Measuring Energy Expenditure (IMAGE)

Ohio State University

Measuring Energy Expenditure

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Using a special mask, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center measure the metabolism of a patient who just ate a high-fat meal. A new study shows that women who eat highfat, comfort foods a day after experiencing a stressful event tend to burn fewer calories than women without stress. The daily effect of that habit could result in a woman gaining almost 11 pounds per year.

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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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