Persistent metabolic adaptation 6 years after “The Biggest Loser” competition

Fothergill, Erin; Guo, Juen; Howard, Lilian; C. Kerns, Jennifer; D. Knuth, Nicolas; Brychta, Robert; Y. Chen, Kong; C. Skarulis, Monica; Walter, Mary; J. Walter, Peter; D. Hall, Kevin

doi:10.1002/oby.21538

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Persistent metabolic adaptation 6 years after “The Biggest Loser” competition

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Authors:

Erin Fothergill

Juen Guo

Lilian Howard

Abstract

Objective To measure long‐term changes in resting metabolic rate (RMR) and body composition in participants of “The Biggest Loser” competition. Methods Body composition was measured by dual energy X‐ray absorptiometry, and RMR was determined by indirect calorimetry at baseline, at the end of the 30‐...

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