Do fAO/WHO/UNU equations overestimate resting metabolic rate in Vietnamese adults?
Our findings suggest that the FAO/WHO/UNU equations may overestimate RMR in Vietnamese adults. Further studies examining the relationship between body weight and RMR are needed, and establishing new predictive equations for RMR in Vietnamese should be a priority.
These results suggest that childhood obesity is associated with higher blood pressures and greater circulating cholesterol levels independent of physical activity levels.