What is the aim of this study?

The energy that the human body burns and the amount of food consumed determine a person's body weight. If food intake covers the amount of energy burned, body weight remains constant - a state known as energy balance. Achieving an energy balance is not easy in everyday life. This is reflected in the increasing number of people suffering from pathological overweight (obesity). To counteract this development, it is important to have a better understanding of how much food a person should eat.

In this study, we will investigate the amount of food needed to meet a person's energy needs and bring them into energy balance. For this purpose, we will carry out blood tests, measurements of body fat percentage using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), measurements of anthropometric data such as height and weight, vital parameters such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse. We will also measure energy consumption using indirect calorimetry on 5 days in the metabolic chamber.

Who can take part?

We are looking for the following people:

• Age: 18 - 40 years
• Normal weight/slightly overweight (BMI 18.5 - 30 kg/m2, BMI calculator: bmi-rechner.net)
• No dietary restrictions (vegetarian diet is possible)
• Non-smoker:in

The following exclusion criteria apply:

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Chronic illnesses with an influence on energy consumption

How much time is required?

The duration of the study course is 20 days, of which 5 days include a 24-hour stay at the place of study. A follow-up appointment is scheduled after one year. Your time and effort will be compensated with 550€ upon completion of the 20 study days.

Are you interested?

Then please do not hesitate to contact us:

Tel.: 0341 - 97 20737

E-Mail: MB-valee@medizin.uni-leipzig.de