Core body temperature in obesity123

Background: A lower core body temperature set point has been suggested to be a factor that could potentially predispose humans to develop obesity. Objective: We tested the hypothesis that obese individuals have lower core temperatures than those in normal-weight individuals. Design: In study 1, nono...

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Published in:The American journal of clinical nutrition 2011-03, Vol.93 (5), p.963-967
Main Authors: Heikens, Marc J, Gorbach, Alexander M, Eden, Henry S, Savastano, David M, Chen, Kong Y, Skarulis, Monica C, Yanovski, Jack A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Nutritional Status, Dietary Intake, and Body Composition
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Summary:Background: A lower core body temperature set point has been suggested to be a factor that could potentially predispose humans to develop obesity. Objective: We tested the hypothesis that obese individuals have lower core temperatures than those in normal-weight individuals. Design: In study 1, nonobese [body mass index (BMI; in kg/m 2 )
ISSN:0002-9165
1938-3207
DOI:10.3945/ajcn.110.006270