STUDIES OF BASAL METABOLISM IN NEW ORLEANS

1 December 1926

journal article
research article
Published by American Physiological Society in American Journal of Physiology-Legacy Content

Vol. 79 (1) , 221-228
https://doi.org/10.1152/ajplegacy.1926.79.1.221

Abstract

The minimum value of 3-6 daily tests on each of 9 subjects is approximately stable from day to day. In comparing average minimum values with the standards in use, Du Bois, Harris-Benedict and Dreyer, the metabolism of individuals living in New Orleans is lower, the average deviation from these standards being [long dash]18%, [long dash]16%, and [long dash]14%, respectively.