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ea0090p362 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Estimation of “Physical Activity Level Equivalence” of Energy Expenditure in Adults with Severe and Complicated Obesity

McGarel Sian , O'Connor Sadhbh , McGrath Aisling , Finucane Francis

Obesity is often framed as a consequence of inadequate physical activity, and patients with severe obesity sometimes attribute their weight gain to immobility and reduced exercise. We sought to compare Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) in adults with severe obesity to what their predicted TDEE would be at their Ideal Body Weight (IBW). We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of the Croí CLANN prospective cohort study of patients with severe obesity attending our regio...