Feeding-induced changes in energy expenditure in children with cystic fibrosis.
Seven children with cystic fibrosis (aged 7 to 12 years) were studied in the fasted and fed states. Using a primed, constant, intravenous infusion of NaH13CO3, the rate of appearance of CO2 (RaCO2) was estimated. Net CO2 excretion (VCO2) was also measured. Energy expenditure was calculated using the food quotient. RaCO2 (mean +/- SD) (mumol.kg-1.min-1) in the fasted and fed states (297 +/- 59 and 359 +/- 67) was 117% and 105% of VCO2 (259 +/- 48 and 352 +/- 72). Feeding induced a 23% and a 37% increase in RaCO2 and VCO2, respectively, and respective 19% and 33% increases in energy expenditure (p < .05). Measurement of CO2 production by isotopic dilution is a useful index of group changes in energy expenditure, including those induced by feeding.
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Department of Pediatrics, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, USA.
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D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000378:metabolism; D002247:Carbon Isotopes; D002648:Child; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000378:metabolism*; D002149:Energy Intake; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005215:Fasting; D005502:Food; D006801:Humans; D007700:Kinetics
D002247:Carbon Isotopes; D002245:Carbon Dioxide