Body composition, energy expenditure and food intake in brazilian fashion models

• Main Authors: Alexandra Magna Rodrigues (Author), Isa de Pádua Cintra (Author), Luana Caroline dos Santos (Author), Marco Túlio de Mello (Author), Sérgio Tufik (Author), Mauro Fisberg (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The objective of this study was to compare body composition, resting metabolic rate (RMR) and food intake between adolescent fashion models and non-models. Thirty-three models and 33 non-models ranging in age from 15 to 18 years and matched for age and BMI participated in the study. Body composition...