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Thigh Adipocyte Size is Inversely Related to Energy Intake and Respiratory Quotient in Healthy Women.

Alessio BasoloMujtaba H ShahVarsha ParthasarathyShannon ParringtonMary WalterSusanne B VotrubaJonathan KrakoffPaolo PiaggiDouglas C Chang
Published in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2020)
In women, thigh adipocyte size was associated with reduced DEI and 24-hour RQ, indicating a special role for thigh fat in women. This depot-specific sexual dimorphism indicates common regulation of energy intake and adipocyte size in the thigh region of women.
Keyphrases
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • adipose tissue
  • insulin resistance
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • fatty acid
  • cervical cancer screening
  • soft tissue
  • breast cancer risk
  • blood pressure
  • pregnant women
  • weight gain
  • skeletal muscle