[HTML][HTML] Energy expenditure and free-living physical activity in black and white women: comparison before and after weight loss
RL Weinsier, GR Hunter, PA Zuckerman… - The American journal of …, 2000 - Elsevier
Background: The prevalence of obesity is higher in black than in white women. Differences
in energy economy and physical activity may contribute to this difference. Objective: The
objective of this study was to compare free-living energy expenditure and physical activity in
black and white women before and after weight loss. Design: Participants were 18 white and
14 black women with body mass indexes (in kg/m 2) between 27 and 30. Diet, without
exercise, was used to achieve a weight loss of≥ 10 kg and a body mass index< 25. After 4 …
in energy economy and physical activity may contribute to this difference. Objective: The
objective of this study was to compare free-living energy expenditure and physical activity in
black and white women before and after weight loss. Design: Participants were 18 white and
14 black women with body mass indexes (in kg/m 2) between 27 and 30. Diet, without
exercise, was used to achieve a weight loss of≥ 10 kg and a body mass index< 25. After 4 …