Abstract
Objective. n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) have shown potential to increase lipid oxidation and prevent
obesity. Subjects. Seventy-eight boys aged 13–15 y with whole-body fat% of 30 ± 9% were randomly assigned to consume bread
with fish oil (FO) (1.5 g n-3 LCPUFA/d) or vegetable oil for 16 weeks. All boys were counselled to improve diet and exercise habits.
Results. Lifestyle counselling resulted in decreased sugar intake but did not change the physical activity level. Whole-body fat%
decreased 0.7 ± 2.5% and 0.6 ± 2.2%, resting metabolic rate after the intervention was 7150 ± 1134 kJ/d versus 7150 ± 1042 kJ/d,
and the respiratory quotient was 0.89 ± 0.05 versus 0.88 ± 0.05, in the FO and control group, respectively. No group differences
were significant. Conclusion. FO-supple
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism |
Pages (from-to) | 348368 |
ISSN | 2090-0724 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |