Postprandial thermogenesis in lactating and non-lactating women from The Gambia

Article Abstract:

Thirty two Gambian women were studied for postprandial thermogenesis (PT) using indirect calorimetry. Test meals were given to twelve non-pregnant non-lactating women and 10 lactating women in the dry season, and also to ten lactating women in the wet season. Results show that PT of women tested in the dry season was 6 plus or minus 0.4% of the test meal energy content, while PT of lactating women in the wet season was significantly lower. There was no difference in pre- and postprandial respiratory quotients, suggesting that lactation does not change thermogenic response to food and that reduction in PT in the wet season was an adaptive response.

Developing countries, Lactation

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Postprandial thermogenesis in obese children before and after weight reduction

Article Abstract:

Obese prepubertal children were included in a study to determine meal-induced rise in energy expenditure. It was shown that obese children have lower meal-induced thermogenesis,thus diet-induced weight loss increases the thermic effect of a meal (TEM) leading to further weight gain. This explains the difficulty in attaining weight loss among obese children. In addition, these findings support the premise that TEM is only a secondary and not a primary pathogenetic factor of obesity.

Physiological aspects, Overweight persons, Weight loss, Obesity in children, Childhood obesity

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Mechanisms of action of beta-glucan in postprandial glucose metabolism in healthy men

Article Abstract:

A new study assesses whether beta-glucan, which is fermented in the colon, inhibits postprandial glucose concentrations in a group of healthy men.

United States, Men, Glucose metabolism, Glucans

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