Sex Differences in Energy Metabolism Need to Be Considered with Lifestyle Modifications in Humans
Joint Authors
Source
Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Women have a higher proportion of body fat compared to men.
However, women consume fewer kilojoules per kilogram lean mass and burn fat more preferentially during exercise compared with men.
During gestation, women store even greater amounts of fat that cannot be solely attributed to increased energy intake.
These observations suggest that the relationship between kilojoules consumed and kilojoules utilised is different in men and women.
The reason for these sex differences in energy metabolism is not known; however, it may relate to sex steroids, differences in insulin resistance, or metabolic effects of other hormones such as leptin.
When considering lifestyle modifications, sex differences in energy metabolism should be considered.
Moreover, elucidating the regulatory role of hormones in energy homeostasis is important for understanding the pathogenesis of obesity and perhaps in the future may lead to ways to reduce body fat with less energy restriction.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wu, Betty N.& O'Sullivan, A. J.. 2011. Sex Differences in Energy Metabolism Need to Be Considered with Lifestyle Modifications in Humans. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wu, Betty N.& O'Sullivan, A. J.. Sex Differences in Energy Metabolism Need to Be Considered with Lifestyle Modifications in Humans. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wu, Betty N.& O'Sullivan, A. J.. Sex Differences in Energy Metabolism Need to Be Considered with Lifestyle Modifications in Humans. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-468469