Body weight (BW), body mass index (BMI), body fat, serum leptin concentration and
resting energy expenditure (REE) were fitted in a multiple linear regression model
in a group of individuals with stable body weight. While serum leptin concentration
was well related to BW, to BMI and to body fat, no correlations with the REE values
were found. This suggests that serum leptin concentration would represent an index
of adiposity and poorly reflects energy metabolism.
Key words
Leptin - Body Composition - Energy Metabolism
