The IC device, Cosmed Fitmate Pro, which has demonstrated test/retest/retest reliability both within a day and between two different days, was used to measure RMR [37 (link),38 (link)]. This device measures the Respiratory Quotient (RQ), i.e., the ratio of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by the body to oxygen (O2) consumed by the body. The tests were performed with a face mask.
The procedure was performed using the best-appropriate practice methods [39 (link)].
Participants were instructed to avoid vigorous activity for 12 h before the visit and to abstain from food, energy drinks, coffee, alcohol, and nicotine for at least 8 h. The examination was performed in a thermally neutral room, in a quiet environment, and after 10 min of rest. The same procedure was repeated one week later for each participant and the mean RMR value was used.
For statistical convenience and to distinguish between equation-predicted RMR values, and IC-measured RMR values, RMRP and RMRIC were assigned, respectively.
The procedure was performed using the best-appropriate practice methods [39 (link)].
Participants were instructed to avoid vigorous activity for 12 h before the visit and to abstain from food, energy drinks, coffee, alcohol, and nicotine for at least 8 h. The examination was performed in a thermally neutral room, in a quiet environment, and after 10 min of rest. The same procedure was repeated one week later for each participant and the mean RMR value was used.
For statistical convenience and to distinguish between equation-predicted RMR values, and IC-measured RMR values, RMRP and RMRIC were assigned, respectively.
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