ENERGY-METABOLISM AND OBESITY IN CHILDHOOD

Obesity in childhood often leads to obesity in adulthood, with the res ulting potential risks to health. It has been suggested that in some c ases, obesity develops because of a reduction in energy expenditure ra ther than excessive energy intake. While it is possible that this mech anism contributes to the development of obesity in specific cases, the re is little evidence to suggest that it is an important contributory factor in the general population.