摘要：Resting energy expenditure (REE) represents the amount of calories required by the body to maintain vital bodyfunctions. One of the most commonly used methods for estimating REE is indirect calorimetry. Recent studies ondifferent populations have validated a highly innovative instrument, the SenseWear® Armband (SWA), which evaluatestotal energy expenditure and, when used in resting conditions, could also evaluate REE. The purpose of this study wasto determine the agreement of the SWA in assessing REE in obese subjects and, see how this agreement varies withdifferent obesity degree.
