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The REE is measured with an Indirect calorimetry. Indirect calorimetry is a noninvasive, reliable, and valuable tool in assessing energy expenditure and fuel utilization by the body. Scientists from multiple disciplines have used it to measure energy expenditure, establish nutrient requirements, measure physical fitness, and evaluate macronutrient utilization during exercise and rest.
Year: 2013
Authors: Schoeller et al
Disease: COPD
Outcome: Physical activity / Muscle strenght
See more tools that use this outcome Measure: Exercise capacity
See more tools that use this measure Number of RCTs that used this tool (in our study): 1
See the RCTs Scale: Lower scores are better Reference: D.A. Schoeller, C.M. Cook and A. Raman (2013). Energy Expenditure: Indirect Calorimetry. B. Cabellero (ed). Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, Third Edition. Amsterdam. Elsevier.
See more tools that use this outcome Measure: Exercise capacity
See more tools that use this measure Number of RCTs that used this tool (in our study): 1
See the RCTs Scale: Lower scores are better Reference: D.A. Schoeller, C.M. Cook and A. Raman (2013). Energy Expenditure: Indirect Calorimetry. B. Cabellero (ed). Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, Third Edition. Amsterdam. Elsevier.
Target population: General population
Focus Generic
Notes In COPD patients, lower scores are better, because they experience higher scores compared to healthy people.
Translations available: Yes
Original version validated: Yes
Original language: English
Form of delivery: Medical examination
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