<i>Body Composition and Resting Energy Expenditure of Individuals</i>With Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Abstract

Individuals with muscular dystrophy (MD) exhibit considerable disease-specific alterations in body composition. The REE had a stronger relationship with growth (weight and height) and subcutaneous body fat composition and a weaker association with C-MUMA. Understanding the effect of MD on body composition and REE will allow dietitians to individualize energy recommendations.