Energy intake and expenditure in obese older adults with and without type 2 diabetes

R.G. Memelink, A.M. Verreijen, J. de Vogel-van den Bosch, P.J. Weijs

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Abstract

Rationale: Obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes (DM2), however not all obese people develop DM2. We explored differences in energy intake and expenditure between obese older adults with and without DM2. Methods: Baseline data from 2 lifestyle interventions with a total of 202 obese older adults were included in the analyses. Obesity was defined as BMI > 30.0, or >27.0 with waist circumference >88 (women) or >102 cm (men). DM2 was confirmed by use of diabetes medication. Subjects were between 55 and 85 years old and 45% was female. Energy intake (EI) was measured by 3-day food diary and physical activity level (PAL) by 3-day movement diary. Resting energy expenditure (REE) was measured using indirect calorimetry and total energy expenditure (TEE) was calculated as REE x PAL. Between group differences were analysed with independent samples T-tests. Results: The obese group with DM2 (n = 117) had more males (67.5% vs 37.6% p < 0.001) and similar BMI (33.3 vs 33.0 kg/m2) compared to the group without DM2 (n = 85). Analyses of males and females separately showed lower PAL in males with DM2 (vs without DM2; 1.37 vs 1.45, p = 0.015), without differences in EI (2055 vs 1953 kcal/d), REE (1970 vs 1929 kcal/d), and TEE (2699 vs 2830 kcal/d). In females with DM2, both PAL (1.38 vs 1.47, p = 0.014) and EI (1543 vs 1839 kcal/d, p = 0.008) were significantly lower, whereas REE (1592 vs 1598 kcal/d) and TEE (2220 vs 2318 kcal/d) did not differ significantly from obese females without DM2. Conclusion: In both males and females, obese older adults with type 2 diabetes showed similar resting and total energy expenditure but lower physical activity level compared to those without DM2. Females with DM2 showed lower energy intake. On average, subjects seem to have a negative energy balance, which is probably due to a combination of underreporting of intake and over-reporting of activity.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAbstracts of the 39th ESPEN Congress
Subtitle of host publication9-12 September 2017 • The Hague, Netherlands
EditorsN.E.P. Deutz, J.A. Mays, S.C. Roeske
Place of PublicationAmsterdam
PublisherElsevier
PagesS232
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event39th ESPEN congress - The Hague, Netherlands
Duration: 9 Sept 201712 Sept 2017

Publication series

NameClinical Nutrition
PublisherElsevier
Numbersupplement 1
Volume36
ISSN (Print)0261-5614
ISSN (Electronic)2405-4577

Conference

Conference39th ESPEN congress
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityThe Hague
Period9/09/1712/09/17

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