Title :
The Energetics of Obesity: A Review: Monitoring Energy Intake and Energy Expenditure in Humans
Author :
Sazonov, Edward S. ; Schuckers, Stephanie
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Clarkson Univ., Postdam, NY, USA
Abstract :
The fundamental components of weight regulation in humans and their relative contribution to the energy equation, and energetics of obesity, are reviewed. In conclusion, the energetics of maintaining body weight is defined by several key components that should remain in balance under normal conditions, and growing agreement that the energy intake and energy expenditure sides of the equation need to be addressed to better understand the challenges of the obesity epidemic.
Keywords :
diseases; epidemics; patient monitoring; body weight maintenance; energy equation; energy expenditure; energy intake; humans; obesity epidemic; weight regulation; Chemicals; Digestive system; Energy measurement; Engineering in medicine and biology; Equations; Genetics; Humans; Monitoring; Power engineering and energy; Statistics; Biomedical Engineering; Body Weight; Eating; Energy Metabolism; Equipment Design; Humans; Monitoring, Physiologic; Obesity;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEMB.2009.935470
