A new device for measuring resting energy expenditure (REE) in healthy subjects

Malavolti, Marcella; Pietrobelli, Angelo; Dugoni, Manfredo; Poli, Marco; Romagnoli, Elisa; Cristofaro, Paolo De; Battistini, N.

doi:10.1016/j.numecd.2005.12.009

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“…The device (software version: 6.1) measures total energy expenditure, validated against doubly labeled water [27], steps, and intensity, duration, and frequency of activity and rest [28].…”

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The STORK Groruddalen research programme: A population-based cohort study of gestational diabetes, physical activity, and obesity in pregnancy in a multiethnic population. Rationale, methods, study population, and participation rates

Jenum

Sletner

Voldner

et al. 2010

Scand J Public Health

265

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Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and obesity may cause adverse pregnancy outcomes for mothers and offspring. We have set up a research programme to identify predictors for GDM and fetal growth in a multiethnic population in Oslo to improve the identification of high risk pregnancies and reduce adverse short and long-term outcomes for mothers and offspring. Aims: To present the rationale, methods, study population and participation rates. Methods: Population-based cohort study of pregnant women attending the Child Health Clinics (CHC) in Groruddalen, Oslo, and their offspring. Questionnaire data, blood pressure, anthropometric measurements, and fasting blood and urine samples are collected (gestational weeks 8-20 and 28, and 12 weeks postpartum) and an oral glucose tolerance test (28 weeks). Physical activity is measured, three ultrasound measurements are performed and paternal questionnaire data collected. Routine hospital data are available for all mothers and offspring. Umbilical venous blood and placentas are collected, sampled, and stored and neonatal anthropometric measurements performed. Ethnicity is self-reported country of birth. Results: 823 women were included, 59% of non-Western origin. The participation rate was 74% (64-83% in main ethnic groups), mean age 29.8 years (95% CI 29.5-30.1) and median parity 1 (inter-quartile range 1). The cohort is representative for women attending the CHC with respect to ethnicity and age. A slight selection towards lower parity (South Asians) and age (Africans) was found. Few were lost to follow-up. Conclusions: Unique information is collected from a representative group of multiethnic women to address important public health problems and mechanisms of disease. Participation rates are high in all ethnic groups.

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“…The device (software version: 6.1) measures total energy expenditure, validated against doubly labeled water [27], steps, and intensity, duration, and frequency of activity and rest [28].…”

Section: Measurementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The STORK Groruddalen research programme: A population-based cohort study of gestational diabetes, physical activity, and obesity in pregnancy in a multiethnic population. Rationale, methods, study population, and participation rates

Jenum

Sletner

Voldner

et al. 2010

Scand J Public Health

265

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“…Such measurement has become much easier with a recently developed device for the assessment of TEE and physical activity levels (Body Media SenseWear Pro Armband®). The accuracy of the device has been confirmed and corroborated by Jakicic et al 16 and Malavolti et al 21,22 With advances in the standardisation of surveillance methodology and the introduction of more objective measures of physical activity energy expenditure and inactivity, 36 the relationships between physical activity, inactivity, fitness and the prevalence of chronic diseases have become better understood. 5,6,9,35 The study presented here was designed to accurately measure the components of, and contributors to, daily energy expenditure in a cohort of corporate white-collar workers who had previously been orIgInal research arTIcle energy expenditure in office workers with identified health risks abstract objective.…”

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“…standing, sitting v. supine and sleeping. 21 By convention, the physical activity levels were set to record above the sedentary threshold (3.0 METS) which is equivalent to a light moderate walk. The sedentary classification was between 0 and 3 METS, while at the other extreme, the vigorous and very vigorous METS classifications were at 6 -9 and >9 METS respectively.…”

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Energy expenditure in office workers with identified health risks

Coopoo¹,

Constantinou²,

Rothberg³

2017

S. Afr. j. sports med

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Over the past two decades there have been significant changes in employer attitudes towards promotion of workplace health, wellness and physical fitness. 4 There is much evidence to support the economic and other benefits of worksite wellness programmes. 1,2,26,30 The benefits of these programmes include, among other spin-offs, improved productivity and worker morale, and reduction in absenteeism and staff turnover.The prevalence of chronic diseases in the workplace has escalated to a large extent as a result of poor lifestyle habits. 10,27,29 To effectively intervene, knowledge of lifestyle and factors affecting health must be known, e.g. physical activity levels, risk factors for chronic diseases, nutritional patterns and levels of stress. The monitoring of activity levels and total energy expenditure (TEE) of daily activities has become more important in order to have an impact on chronic disease prevention and management. 18Physical activity measurement is not only health promotional in that it creates awareness for individuals involved in exercise programmes, but is also prescriptive in terms of quantifying the required exercise 'dose'. 13 Physical activity is therefore one of the cornerstones of any lifestyle management programme; however, the measurement of energy expenditure and physical activity levels has not always being accurate or objective. Such measurement has become much easier with a recently developed device for the assessment of TEE and physical activity levels (Body Media SenseWear Pro Armband®). The accuracy of the device has been confirmed and corroborated by Jakicic et al. 16 and Malavolti et al. 21,22 With advances in the standardisation of surveillance methodology and the introduction of more objective measures of physical activity energy expenditure and inactivity, 36 the relationships between physical activity, inactivity, fitness and the prevalence of chronic diseases have become better understood. 5,6,9,35 The study presented here was designed to accurately measure the components of, and contributors to, daily energy expenditure in a cohort of corporate white-collar workers who had previously been orIgInal research arTIcle energy expenditure in office workers with identified health risks abstract objective. To measure the daily energy expenditure in employees previously identified as having ≥2 risk factors for chronic disease, and to identify potential risk-reducing interventions for implementation within or outside the workplace. Design.A total of 122 employees with ≥2 risk factors for chronic disease identified in an in-house screening programme were invited to participate in a 6-month health management programme. Physical assessments included anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol estimations, and bicycle ergometry. Participants were invited to wear a 'metabolic armband' (Body Media SenseWear Pro Armband®) for 6 days. Metabolic measures included active and total energy expenditure (AEE, TEE), and daily MET levels (metabolic equivalents expressed...

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“…The armband has been shown to be valid and reliable for PA assessment compared with indirect calorimetry and doubly labelled water 17, 18, 19, 20. Participants were asked to wear the armband from waking until sleep (except when bathing or swimming) each day for 7 d. To be included, participants must have worn the armband on at least 4 d (for at least 10 waking hours each day) 21.…”

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Validation of the Stanford Leisure‐Time Activity Categorical Item (L‐Cat) using armband activity monitor data

Ross

Leahey

Kiernan

2018

Obesity Science & Practice

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SummaryObjectiveAccurate assessment of physical activity (PA) in public health and healthcare settings remains a challenge given limitations of existing brief assessment tools. The Stanford Leisure‐Time Activity Categorical Item (L‐Cat), a single item with six categories, has previously demonstrated excellent reliability and adequate validity relative to pedometer steps. However, pedometers cannot assess key dimensions of PA intensity or duration.MethodsWe evaluated the L‐Cat's criterion validity and sensitivity to change relative to objectively measured Sensewear armband activity monitors among 76 adults with overweight/obesity (mean age 50.8 ± 11.9 years, BMI = 33.1 ± 3.4 kg m−2) at baseline and end of a 6‐month behavioural weight management pilot trial.ResultsAt baseline, L‐Cat category was associated with armband‐measured daily steps (Spearman's ρ = 0.41, p < 0.001), total weekly minutes of moderate/vigorous‐intensity PA (MVPA) (ρ = 0.40, p < 0.001) and weekly minutes of MVPA accumulated in bouts ≥10 min (ρ = 0.47, p < 0.0001). Participants increasing ≥1 L‐Cat category from baseline to 6 months had greater increases in steps (1,110.1 ± 1,852.1 vs. −18.0 ± 2,005.6 steps/d, p = 0.032), total minutes of MVPA (145.7 ± 180.6 vs. −2.1 ± 215.8 min/week, p = 0.007) and greater weight losses (−7.4 ± 7.7% vs. −3.1 ± 4.8%, p = 0.013) than those who stayed the same/decreased L‐Cat categories.ConclusionThe L‐Cat demonstrated adequate criterion validity and excellent sensitivity to change relative to objectively measured PA among behavioural weight management pilot trial participants. The L‐Cat may be particularly useful for identifying individuals at lower activity levels and when using all six categories.

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A new device for measuring resting energy expenditure (REE) in healthy subjects

Cited by 130 publications

References 18 publications

The STORK Groruddalen research programme: A population-based cohort study of gestational diabetes, physical activity, and obesity in pregnancy in a multiethnic population. Rationale, methods, study population, and participation rates

The STORK Groruddalen research programme: A population-based cohort study of gestational diabetes, physical activity, and obesity in pregnancy in a multiethnic population. Rationale, methods, study population, and participation rates

Energy expenditure in office workers with identified health risks

Validation of the Stanford Leisure‐Time Activity Categorical Item (L‐Cat) using armband activity monitor data

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