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Revista Española de Nutrición Humana y Dietética
On-line version ISSN 2174-5145Print version ISSN 2173-1292
Abstract
HERNANDEZ-ORTEGA, Andrés et al. Accuracy of predictive equations for basal energy expenditure prediction: a cross-sectional study in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity of Morelos, Mexico. Rev Esp Nutr Hum Diet [online]. 2019, vol.23, n.2, pp.83-91. Epub June 29, 2020. ISSN 2174-5145. https://dx.doi.org/10.14306/renhyd.23.2.706.
Introduction
The knowledge of basal energy expenditure measurement is essential for prescription of nutritional interventions in children and adolescents with obesity, in order to improve their nutritional status. Aim: Assess the accuracy prediction of diverse equations to estimate basal energy expenditure in comparison with indirect in children with overweight and obesity in Morelos, Mexico.
Material and Methods
Cross-sectional study in children and adolescents with overweight or obesity. Body weight, height and body composition by air-displacement plethysmography were measured. Basal energy expenditure was measured by indirect calorimetry and predicted by diverse equations; FAO/OMS, Harris-Benedict, Tverskaya, Schofield, Mifflin St. Jeor and Lazzer.
Results
Eighty-four patients of 11.3±3.2 years old were included. By BMI, 20% were overweight and 80% obese. No statistical differences were observed in body composition parameters between boys and girls. Harris-Benedict and Mifflin St. Jeor equations shows the best accuracy and agreement.
Conclusions
Equations did not accurately predict basal energy expenditure in the study sample. It is needed to develop specific equations particularly in obese population.
Keywords : Energy Metabolism; Calorimetry Indirect; Anthropometry; Body Composition; Overweight; Obesity.