Energy expenditure adjusted for body composition differentiates constitutional thinness from both normal subjects and anorexia nervosa

Bossu, C.; Galusca, Bogdan; Normand, Sylvie; Germain, Natacha; Collet, Philippe; Frère, Delphine; Lang, F.; Laville, Martine; Estour, Bruno

doi:10.1152/ajpendo.00241.2006

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Energy expenditure adjusted for body composition differentiates constitutional thinness from both normal subjects and anorexia nervosa

Published in American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism • Aug 16, 2006

Authors:

C. Bossu

Bogdan Galusca

Sylvie Normand

Abstract

Constitutional thinness (CT) is characterized by a low and stable body mass index (BMI) without any hormonal abnormality. To understand the weight steadiness, energetic metabolism was evaluated. Seven CT, seven controls, and six anorexia nervosa (AN) young women were compared. CT and AN had a BMI <1...

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Anorexia nervosa

Anorexia

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