Resting energy expenditure may predict the relationship between obesity and susceptibility to depression disorders
Ahmadi, S.; Mirzaei, K.; Hossein-Nezhad, A.; Keshavarz, S.A.; Ahmadivand, Z.
Minerva Medica 104(2): 207-213
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4806 PMID: 23514997 Document Number: 670239
The aim of the current research was to investigate the association between depressed mood and resting energy expenditure (REE) in a representative sample of obese women. Fasting blood sample was collected from 254 obese women to determine biochemical indicators. Body composition was measured using body composition analyzer. REE was measured by means of indirect calorimetry. Comparison between depressed group and healthy obese women demonstrated that the mean of body mass index, fat percent, fat mass, visceral fat and triglyceride were higher in women with depressed mood. The level of REE/kg was significantly low in depressed obese women compared to healthy subjects.