Evidence of energy sparing in Gambian women during pregnancy: a longitudinal study using whole-body calorimetry (AJCN, 1993)
N=58, initially recruited, ages 18-40
- 25 became pregnant
- 21 participated in study protocols
- 9 completed BMR and 24 hour energy expenditure
- 12 completed BMR
Adjusted for seasonality, weight loss expected during wet season