This study analyzed the acute effect of water consumption on resting metabolic rate (RMR). It was hypothesized that water would have a small, nonclinically significant effect on RMR. Men and women ages 18–40 years participated in a crossover study in which each participant received a No Water and Water condition (order determined randomly) with a 7-day washout period between each condition. Both conditions began with visual analog scales to gauge hunger and thirst levels, urine spectrometry to quantify hydration status, and height and weight measurements. The No Water condition consisted of a 30-minute rest period followed by 45 minutes of RMR testing. The Water condition was identical except for the administration of 500 ml of purified water at 3 °C 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the RMR measurement. Resting metabolic rate testing was done via indirect calorimetry. There was not a condition-by-time difference in 24-hour resting energy expenditure, oxygen consumption, or metabolic equivalents when including all data points and controlling for nonlinearity (ps > 0.0682). There was a significant difference in respiratory quotient (RQ) (F = 13.73; p = 0.0006) with the No Water condition showing a slightly higher RQ than the Water condition. The nonlinear pattern was primarily driven by the first several minutes of testing. Accordingly, we completed analyses without the first 5 minutes of data. The results persisted; that is, there was no condition-by-time effect in 24-hour resting energy expenditure, oxygen consumption, or metabolic equivalents (ps > 0.2435). Further, the RQ remained significantly different (F = 10.57; ps > 0.0023); however, it was slightly higher in the Water condition. This study did not support our hypothesis that consumption of 500 ml of water would have a measurable effect on RMR and fuel utilization compared to not consuming water. Rather, this study replicates other studies that suggest there is not an acute measurable effect of water consumption on RMR. Nevertheless, one positive application of these findings is that water may be a suitable control in RMR studies. In addition, these results should not discourage overall water consumption for healthy functioning. Further, consumption of water-rich foods over time could be an effective strategy for weight management (as shown in other studies). Future studies could attempt to determine if larger volumes of water or different temperatures of water have an effect on RMR.

Avaliar acuradamente o gasto energético de repouso (GER) é de extrema importância no suporte nutricional e a análise de composição corporal influencia seu valor. O estudo teve como objetivos desenvolver equações preditivas de GER por meio de dados de composição corporal obtidos por exame de bioimpedância eléctrica multifrequencial por espectroscopia (BIS); avaliar a adequação das fórmulas mais usuais de predição do GER; medir a correlação dos parâmetros gerados por BIS com o GER, analisar a concordância e a correlação dos dados gerados pelos aparelhos de bioimpedância de frequência simples (BIA) e BIS, além da concordância entre os métodos de classificação do estado nutricional por Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) e por %MG (Porcentual de Massa Gorda) avaliada por BIA e BIS. Caracterizou-se como um estudo transversal observacional desenvolvido com brasileiros saudáveis, ambos os sexos, entre 20 e 40 anos de idade, estratificados em subgrupos pelo IMC (subnutrido, n=40; eutrófico, n=120; com sobrepeso, n=118 e com obesidade, n=114) e pelo %MG (baixa gordura, n=17; gordura adequada, n=101; excesso de gordura, n=91 e obesidade, n=183). O GER foi medido por calorimetria indireta (CI). Houve emprego do teste de correlação de Spearman e de Pearson e do gráfico de dispersão para avaliar as associações entre as variáveis e de modelos de regressão linear múltipla no desenvolvimento das equações, por método Stepwise. Aplicou-se o teste de BlandAltman, o coeficiente de correlação intraclasse, o teste de Wilcoxon e o coeficiente de correlação kappa para análise de concordância entre medidas e classificações e o teste de Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis para comparação entre os subgrupos (p<0,05). O GER predito foi considerado adequado quando se encontrou entre 90 e 110% do GER medido por CI. Desenvolveu-se uma equação para a amostra total por sexo e uma para cada categoria do IMC e do %MG e as mesmas apresentaram baixos valores de coeficientes de determinação (R2). As maiores correlações entre as variáveis independentes com o GER ocorreram para o peso, IMC, Massa Gorda7 (MG) e Massa de Tecido Adiposo. Todas as equações usuais avaliadas não foram capazes de predizer corretamente o GER em metade da amostra. As classificações do estado nutricional realizadas por meio do IMC e %MGBIA obtiveram concordância fraca com aquela por %MGBIS. A concordância entre BIA e BIS foi baixa: tecidos corporais de maior hidratação foram superestimados e os menos hidratados subestimados, por BIA frente a BIS, e os vieses entre os dois equipamentos foram maiores com o aumento do IMC. Assim, as equações desenvolvidas apresentaram baixo R2, impossibilitando sua aplicação no cenário clínico. Já as equações de predição do GER avaliadas exibiram baixa adequação, não se recomendando seu uso. A classificação do estado nutricional por meio do IMC subestima as quantidades de MG, sendo mais adequada a utilização de composição corporal para caracterização nutricional. BIA e BIS geram resultados distintos: o tamanho corporal aparece como um fator de confusão na distinção das massas corporais analisadas, mas, a distribuição e a quantidade de água corporal total apresentam-se como fatores limitantes de maior força / The accurate assessment of resting energy expenditure (REE) is extremely important in nutritional support for energy supply adjustment and body composition analysis plays a significant role in determining its value. The objectives of this thesis was to develop prediction equations of REE using body composition assessment data by bioelectrical impedance; assess the adequacy of the more usual prediction equations of REE against the measured value; measuring the correlation of the parameters generated by multifrequency spectroscopy bioelectrical impedance (BIS) in GER and analyze the agreement and correlation of data generated by bioelectrical impedance devices of simple frequency (BIA) and (BIS), in total sample and between subgroups stratified by body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (%BF), in addition to assess the agreement between the classification of nutritional state by BMI and %BF generated by BIA and BIS . This was an observational cross-sectional study with healthy Brazilians, both sexes, between 20 and 40 years old, stratified into subgroups by BMI (malnourished, n=40; eutrophic, n=120; overweight, n=118 and obese, n=114) and by %BF (low fat, n=17; suitable fat, n=101; excess fat, n=91 and obesity, n=183). There was the use of anthropometric and epidemiological parameters and those generated by BIS analysis in the equations\'s development. REE was measured by indirect calorimetry (IC). Employment Spearman correlation test and scatterplot to assess the associations between the variables and multiple linear regression models in the development of the equations. Application of Bland-Altman analysis, intraclass correlation coefficient, Wilcoxon test and kappa correlation coefficient for agreement analysis between measurements and classifications and the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis test to compare the subgroups (p <0,05). Thus, an equation was developed for the total female sample and one for each of the last three categories of BMI and% BF, the same for males. The equations obtain low values of determination coefficient (R2). The highest correlations between the independent variables with REE occurred, for both females and males, with weight, BMI, BF and9 Adipose Tissue Mass. All the usual equations evaluated had low accuracy since none was able to correctly predict GER in 50% or more of the sample, either for the whole sample or stratified by BMI and %BF. The equations with the highest percentages of the sample within the adequacy limits were Owens, Henry-Rees and Livingston-Kohlstadt 2. The worst percentages of the sample within the adequacy limits were those of Ireton-Jones, FAO/WHO/UN 2 and Frankenfield 1. The nutritional status rankings performed through BMI and %BFBIA obtained weak agreement with that by %BFBIS, tending to classify the individual one or two levels below, underestimating the presence of %BF. The agreement between BIA and BIS was low since the equipment presented different results for all the variables, either in the total sample or in the stratified subgroups. The BIA against BIS underestimated the amounts related to the BF and total body water variables and overestimated those concerning the FFM and BCM. The biases between the two equipments were greater with the increase of BMI. Thus, the developed equations have low R2, which makes it impossible to apply them in the clinical setting. The most common and predictive GER prediction equations presented low accuracy, not proving to be adequate for use in clinical practice. The classification of nutritional status through BMI results in errors that compromise the approach of nutritional therapy, underestimating the amounts of BF and its deleterious potencies, so it is more appropriate to evaluate it through body composition. BIA and BIS generate different results, and body size appears as a confounding factor in the body mass distinction analyzed by BIA, but the distribution and amount of total body water is a limiting factor of greater strength for the BIA

In schizophrenia, subtle aberrations in the brain cause functional disturbances like psychotic symptoms and social disability. There are, however, also disturbances outside the CNS indicating a systemic manifestation in the disease. The aim of the present thesis was to gain deeper understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying schizophrenia with a particular interest in peripheral and systemic manifestations with relevance for the increased risk of obesity and metabolic complications seen in the disease. Therefore, resting energy expenditure (REE), physical capacity, and relevant body composition variables were measured in patients with schizophrenia and in healthy controls. Also niacin skin flush response and electrodermal activity (EDA) were studied. Patients with schizophrenia exhibited significantly lower REE expressed as kJ/kg, and also lower values compared with predicted levels than the controls. The difference could not be attributed to medication or variations in body composition between the two groups. There was a gender difference with the lowest levels found in male patients. Male patients exhibited significantly lower physical capacity in terms of predicted maximal oxygen uptake capacity and faster increase in respiratory quotient than male controls. The oral niacin test revealed a significantly delayed skin flush reaction in patients compared with controls. The patients also exhibited lower EDA response. There was a significant association in response patterns for the niacin and the EDA tests in the patients, but not in controls. In a test-retest study in patients there was acceptable stability for EDA measures but low test-retest stability for niacin variables. The previously found association in responses for the two tests was, however, replicated. The results gain support for the concept of schizophrenia as a disease with systemic manifestations including metabolic dysregulation. The findings add to the understanding of the weight gain and the increased risk for cardiovascular morbidity seen in this condition.

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Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterised by excessive production of tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα). This leads to rheumatoid cachexia, a condition characterised by increased resting energy expenditure (REE) and loss of fat-free mass (FFM) leading to functional disability, decreased strength and balance. The aims of this research work was to: a) to develop a new REE equation in order to continuously monitor abnormal changes in REE in the RA population, b) to investigate if smoking further enhances hypermetabolism and c) to examine if the new anti-TNFα medication reverses this metabolic abnormality. Methods: 68 patients with RA were assessed for demographic and anthropometrical characteristics, REE (indirect calorimetry), body composition (bioelectrical impedance), and disease activity [C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), disease activity score 28 (DAS28) and health assessment questionnaire (HAQ)]. 20 of the total 68 patients, about to start anti-TNFα therapy, underwent the exact same aforementioned procedures but on three separate occasions (Baseline: two weeks prior to anti-TNFα treatment, Time-1 and Time-2: two weeks and three months, respectively, after the drug had been introduced. Results: Study 1: Based on FFM and CRP, a new equation was developed which had a prediction power of R2=0.76. The new equation revealed an almost identical mean with measured REE (1645.2±315.2 and 1645.5±363.1 kcal/day, p>0.05), and a correlation coefficient of r=0.87 (p=0.001). Study 2: Smokers with RA demonstrated significantly higher REE (1513.9±263.3 vs. 1718.1±209.2 kcal/day; p=0.000) and worse HAQ (1.0±0.8 vs. 1.7±0.8; p=0.01) compared to age and FFM matched RA non-smokers. The REE difference was significantly predicted by the interaction smoking/gender (p=0.04). Study 3: Significant increases were observed in REE (p=0.002), physical activity (p=0.001) and protein intake (p=0.001) between the three times of assessment. Moreover, disease activity significantly reduced [ESR (p=0.002), DAS28 (p=0.000), HAQ (p=0.000) and TNFα (p=0.024)] while FFM and total body fat did not change (both at p>0.05). Physical activity and protein intake were found to be significant within-subject factors for the observed REE elevation after 12-weeks on anti-TNFα treatment (p=0.001 and p=0.024, respectively). Conclusions: Findings from the first study revealed that the newly developed REE equation provides an accurate prediction of REE in RA patients. Moreover, the results from the second study showed that cigarette smoking further increases REE in patients with RA and has a negative impact on patients’ self-reported functional status. Finally, our data from the third study suggest that REE remains elevated not because of the maintenance of the RA-related hypermetabolism but due to the concomitant significant increases in physical activity and protein intake.

The purpose of this work was to further understand nutritional status, especially body weight and composition, during colorectal cancer progression. Population-based studies of colorectal cancer patients were conducted using administrative health data (primary and co-morbid diseases, demographics), and computed tomography (CT) imaging (body composition). In cohort 1, administrative health data was used to study comorbidities and nutritional status in 574 colorectal cancer patients referred for chemotherapy. Multivariate Cox regression revealed several comorbidities, performance status and weight loss 20% predicted survival. In cohort 2, a serial CT image analysis assessed longitudinal body composition changes during the last 12 months preceding death from colorectal cancer (n=34). Body composition changes were typified by exponential increases in liver metastases with concurrent accelerations of muscle and fat loss. These results have the potential to make a difference in how colorectal cancer patients are treated and researched by dietitians, oncologists, and health services researchers. / Nutrition and Metabolism

Human ageing is accompanied by characteristic metabolic and endocrine changes, including altered hormone profiles, insulin resistance and deterioration of skeletal muscle. Obesity and diabetes may themselves drive an accelerated ageing phenotype. Untangling the causal web between ageing, obesity and diabetes is a priority in order to understand their aetiology and improve prevention and management. The role of biological ageing in determining the risk of obesity and associated conditions has often been examined using mean leukocyte telomere length (LTL), a marker of replicative fatigue and senescence. However, considering phenotypes which represent different domains of biological and functional ageing as exposures for obesity and related traits could allow the elucidation of new understudied phenotypes relevant to cardio-metabolic risk in the wider population. This PhD considers the causal role of (1) hand grip strength (HGS), a marker of overall strength and physical functioning, and (2) resting energy expenditure, an indicator of overall energy metabolism and the major component of daily energy expenditure, in cardio-metabolic risk. I also characterise a new and readily-quantifiable marker of age-related genomic instability, mosaic loss of the Y chromosome (mLOY). Observational evidence implicates each of these phenotypes in cardio-metabolic conditions and intermediate phenotypes. However, it is not possible to infer causality from these observational associations due to confounding and reverse-causality. Mendelian randomisation offers a solution to these limitations and can allow the causal nature of these relationships to be investigated. Using population-based data including UK Biobank, this thesis presents the first large-scale genetic discovery effort for each trait and provides new biological insight into their shared and separate aetiology. I used identified variants to investigate the bidirectional causal associations of each trait with cardio-metabolic outcomes, intermediate phenotypes and other related traits such as frailty and mortality. In total I identified 16 loci for hand grip strength, 19 for mLOY, and one signal for REE. I have shown that HGS is likely to be causally linked to fracture risk, and I have identified the important shared genetic architecture between mLOY, glycaemic traits and cancer. I have also demonstrated that at least one known genetic variant contributing to obesity risk acts partially via reduced REE. Overall the findings of my PhD contribute to our wider understanding of the aetiological role of ageing processes in metabolic dysfunction, and have implications for both basic science and translational applications.

Background: Excess white adipose tissue (WAT) in humans is considered as a harmful health index. However, increased brown adipose tissue (BAT) and brown-like adipose tissue activity are associated with increased resting energy expenditure (REE) that may help to control body weight. Exercise may enhance browning formation of WAT and reduce WAT that may lead to health improvements. Aims: a) to examine the effects of physical activity on the link between peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma co-activator 1-alpha (PGC-1α) and fibronectin type III domaincontaining protein 5 (FNDC5) genes in muscle, circulating Irisin and uncoupling protein one (UCP1) of WAT in humans (study 1); b) to examine the relationship between UCP1 mRNA and protein expression as well as PGC-1α, peroxisome proliferatoractivated receptor alpha (PPARα) and PPARγ genes with physical activity levels in WAT of healthy men (study 2); c) to examine the effects of different types of exercise and de-training on the UCP1 mRNA and protein expression (study 3), and d) on leptin mRNA in WAT of healthy men (study 4). Method: Study 1: A systematic review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analyses. Studies 2-4: The total of 46 healthy men subjected to measurements for physical activity levels, diet, anthropometry, body composition, REE, peak oxygen consumption, 1-repetition maximum and provided subcutaneous fat biopsies to determine mRNA and protein expression of six genes in one cross-sectional study and one randomized controlled trial. Results: Study 1: No link was found between PGC- 1α and FNDC5, circulating Irisin and UCP1 of WAT in response to physical activity. Study 2: The mRNA of, UCP1, PGC-1α, PPARα and PPARγ genes of WAT were not associated with physical activity levels. The UCP1 protein expression however, was negatively associated with physical activity levels. Studies 3-4: Different types of chronic exercise and de-training do not affect UCP1 mRNA and protein expression 3 and leptin mRNA in WAT. However, effect size analyses demonstrated increased UCP1 mRNA and protein expression, PPARγ and leptin in response to chronic exercise. Conclusions: There is no evidence to support the link between PGC-1α and FNDC5 in human muscle or the link between FNDC5 and circulating Irisin and UCP1 in WAT in response to exercise. There are no effects of exercise and de-training on browning formation of WAT and no link between browning formation indices and REE, body weight as well as leptin mRNA in healthy men. Further research is required to elaborate the aforementioned phenomena.

Charles University in Prague Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Biological and Medical Sciences Student: Terezie Poláková Supervisor of master thesis: PharmDr. Miroslav Kovařík, Ph.D. Title of master thesis: Assessment of energy metabolism in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for lung disease with systemic consequences. Besides the respiratory symptoms there are also described changes in body metabolism, which could lead to the development of serious metabolic syndrome called cachexia. The main aim of this study was to compare the resting energy expenditure (REE) and nutrition substrate utilization in 12 patients with advanced form of COPD from the Czech Multicentre Research Database of COPD (5 females and 7 males, mean age 68 ± 6 years) and in 9 patients of control group without respiratory impairment (5 females and 4 males, 62 ± 4 years). Assessment of body metabolism was determined by method of indirect calorimetry. Measured REE was then compared with prediction based on Harris-Benedict equation. The utilization of main nutrition substrates was determined from the respiratory quotient and urea nitrogen loss in urine. We found that measured REE in COPD patients was about 20 % higher than in control group....

Charles University in Prague Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Biological and Medical Sciences Student: Magdaléna Doleželová Supervisor of master thesis: PharmDr. Miroslav Kovařík, Ph.D. Title of master thesis: Body composition parameters in dependence on the metabolism degrese in patiens with COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a very serious illness characterized by incompletely reversible airflow obstruction and lung emphysema. Contributes to its overall severity are extrapulmonary manifestations, especially cachexia and loss of lean tissue mass. Chronic inflammation of the respiratory airways and increased respiratory effort cause the hypermetabolic state to some patients with COPD. This thesis investigates the impact of increased metabolism on body composition in patients with COPD. Our study included 50 COPD patients (38 men, 12 women) who were examined by bioelectrical impedance. In this study, we compared the parameters of body composition of men with resting energy expenditure REE > 130% (hereinafter Men over 130%) (n = 9) and the group of men with REE < 130 % (hereinafter Men below 130 %) (n = 29). In the group of Men over 130 % we found a lower average value of body weight by 18 % compared to Men below 130 %. Total body and intracellular water were 12 %...