Energy Expenditure

EE: Room Conditions (2013)

• Assessment
  What are the room conditions (in terms of humidity, lighting and noise) required for RMR measurement in healthy and non-critically ill individuals?

  • Conclusion

    There were no studies identified to address room conditions (such as humidity, lighting and noise) required for RMR measurement in healthy and non-critically ill individuals.

     

  • Grade: V
    • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
    • Grade II is Fair;
    • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
    • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
    • Grade V is Not Assignable.
    • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
    • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
    • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
    • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
    • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
  • Search Plan and Results: EE: Room Conditions in Healthy and Non-Critically Ill Individuals 2012
     
  What are the room conditions (in terms of temperature) required for RMR measurement in healthy and non-critically ill individuals?

  • Conclusion

    Decreased room temperature (less than 20°C or 68°F) has been shown to increase resting metabolic rate (RMR) in healthy adults, relative to a room temperature of approximately 22° to 25°C or 72° to 77°F. The use of a blanket minimized this increase. Seasonality has also been shown to have an effect on RMR, with cold indoor room temperature resulting in greater increases in energy expenditure during the winter compared to the summer. No studies were found that evaluated the effect of increased room temperature (more than 25°C or 77°F) on RMR. Further research is needed to better define the thermoneutral room temperature range and to examine the effect of increased room temperature on RMR in the healthy and non-critically ill.

     

     

  • Grade: II
    • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
    • Grade II is Fair;
    • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
    • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
    • Grade V is Not Assignable.
    • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
    • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
    • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
    • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
    • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
  • Evidence Summary: What are the room conditions (in terms of temperature) required for RMR measurement in healthy and non-critically ill individuals?
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    • Worksheets
      • Claessens-van Ooijen AM, Westerterp KR, Wouters L, Schoffelen PF, van Steenhoven AA, van Marken Lichtenbelt WD. Heat production and body temperature during cooling and rewarming in overweight and lean men. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2006; 14(11): 1,914-1,920.
      • van Ooijen AMJ, van Marken Lichtenbelt WD, van Steenhoven AA, Westerterp KR. Seasonal changes in metabolic and temperature responses to cold air in humans. Physiology & Behavior. 2004; 82: 545-553.
  • Search Plan and Results: EE: Room Conditions in Healthy and Non-Critically Ill Individuals 2012