The Claim
In adolescents with obesity, a high-energy flux state (500 kcal surplus) increases carbohydrate consumption at dinner by approximately 20–30% relative to a low-energy flux state, indicating a shift in macronutrient preference under conditions of higher energy turnover.
What the research says
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Among adolescents with obesity, consuming 500 extra calories per day above energy needs leads to a 20–30% increase in carbohydrate intake during dinner compared to when energy intake matches energy needs.
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In adolescents with obesity, high-energy flux (500 kcal surplus) increases carbohydrate consumption at dinner by approximately 20–30% compared to low-energy flux, suggesting a shift in macronutrient preference under higher energy turnover.
What the research says
1 studyWhen teens with obesity eat more and exercise more (high energy flux), they tend to eat more carbs at dinner compared to when they eat less. The study shows they crave sweeter, carb-heavy foods more under these conditions.
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