European journal of clinical nutrition
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Whey-based formulas have faster gastric emptying than casein-based formulas. Isoenergetic, isovolumic, whey-based formulas of different osmolarity and fat content empty in a similar manner. Will the gastric emptying of high and low energy density whey-based formulas be similar? ⋯ This provides an important intervention for increasing energy intake in children with volume intolerance or fluid restriction.
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Comparative Study
Obesity, weight change and risks for hypertension, diabetes and hypercholesterolemia in Japanese men.
To examine the effects of the degree of body mass index and weight gain as the risks for hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes in Japanese men, and to compare that to the corresponding effects in a Caucasian population. ⋯ Health Science Research Grant by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Japan.
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To compare measurements of sleeping metabolic rate (SMR) in infancy with predicted basal metabolic rate (BMR) estimated by the equations of Schofield. ⋯ The wide variation seen in the difference between measured and predicted metabolic rate and the bias probably with age indicates there is a need to measure actual metabolic rate for individual clinical care in this age group.