Key result
Obese Japanese men engaged in significantly fewer hours of light (1.42 vs 2.49 hours) and moderate (1.00 vs 1.45 hours) physical activity corresponding to NEAT compared to non-obese men.
Why the study?
How do nutrient intake and nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) differ between obese and non-obese Japanese adults?
Cross-Sectional (n=49)
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How do nutrient intake and nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) differ between obese and non-obese Japanese adults?
Absolute Event Rate: 1.42% vs 2.49%
p-value: p=<0.05
This study investigates the role of nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) and nutrient intake in obesity among Japanese adults.
Does not support changing practice yet; leaves open causal role of NEAT in obesity among Japanese men.
Objective Obesity occurs when energy intake consistently exceeds energy expenditure. Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is an important component of daily energy expenditure. It represents common daily activities, such as fidgeting, walking, and standing. To investigate the relationship of nutrient intake and energy expenditure with obesity, we compared lifestyle habits in obese and non-obese Japanese adults by estimating their nutritional intake and energy expenditure values, focusing on the role of NEAT in obesity.
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Yamada et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Obesity (n=49). Obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) vs. Non-obesity (BMI < 25 kg/m2) was evaluated on Light physical activity (hours) (p=<0.05). Obese Japanese men engaged in significantly fewer hours of light (1.42 vs 2.49 hours) and moderate (1.00 vs 1.45 hours) physical activity corresponding to NEAT compared to non-obese men.
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