Dr. Anna Flavia Torquato explains energy consumption throughout life./ Photo: Repdrouçäp/Instagram
During the World Congress on Obesity in São Paulo, endocrinologist Dr. Ana Flavia Torquato participated in an enlightening class on changes in energy expenditure throughout life. On social media, Dr. Anna shared the key ideas discussed in the presentation.
She explained that a person’s total metabolic expenditure consists of three main components: Resting metabolic rate, energy expenditure to digest food, and energy expenditure with physical activityThese components are affected by factors such as body weight, amount of lean mass, and intensity of physical activity. However, How does age affect this energy consumption?
According to the chapter, Metabolic expenditure peaks in the first year of life.Then it gradually decreases until the age of twenty. Between the ages of 20 and 60, energy expenditure stabilizes, and declines more sharply after age 60. Furthermore, calorie expenditure on physical activities tends to decline throughout life, highlighting the The importance of physical activity to maintain a healthy weight. paying off!
Dr. Anna also highlights the importance of the event.
