Validity and Reliability of Commercially Available Metabolic Carts

Validity and Reliability of Commercially Available Metabolic Carts

The validity (by alcohol burning and gas infusions) and reliability (day-to-day variability in healthy subjects) of six metabolic carts will be compared.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy male or female.
• Age 18-65 y.
• BMI between 18.5 kg/m2 and 40 kg/m2 (inclusive).
• Are willing to fast and not consume non-caloric stimulant for 10h before the assessments, and during the stay in the center.
• Are willing to avoid moderate or vigorous physical activity during 24h before the visits.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Smoking or use of tobacco products within the last 3 months
• Diagnosed with diabetes.
• Previous bariatric surgery (or other surgeries) for obesity or weight loss.
• Use of medications affecting metabolism or sleep.
• History of neurological disease.
• History of cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, or other chronic diseases.
• Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
• Claustrophobia impeding to stay calm under a plastic canopy.