Weight loss-induced reduction in physical activity recovers during weight maintenance.

Background: Weight loss due to a negative energy balance is considered to be accompanied by a decrease in physical activity.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether a decrease in physical activity is sustained during weight maintenance.

Design: Subjects were 20 men and 31 women [mean (±SD) age: 42 ± 8 y; BMI (in kg/m(2)): 31.

No effects of Korean pine nut triacylglycerol on satiety and energy intake.

Background: Triacylglycerols (TAG) have been shown to have potential appetite suppressing effects. This study examined the effects of 3 g and 6 g Korean pine nut triacylglycerols (PinnoThin) on appetite and energy intake.

Methods: 130 g Isoenergetic yogurt containing either placebo (milk fat) or PinnoThin TAG was consumed as a breakfast, after an overnight fast, in a double blind randomized crossover design.