Relationship of nutrient intake and energy expenditure with obesity — From the viewpoint of the role of nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)

Objective Obesity occurs when energy intake consistently exceeds energy expenditure. Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is an important component of daily energy expenditure. It represents common daily activities, such as fidgeting, walking, and standing. To investigate the relationship of nutrient intake and energy expenditure with obesity, we compared lifestyle habits in obese and non-obese Japanese adults by estimating their nutritional intake and energy expenditure values, focusing on the role of NEAT in obesity.