Table 2 Effect of nutrient intake and glucose/intralipid infusion on respiratory quotient
Mean percent change in RQ | ||
|---|---|---|
Group | Ad libitum, fasting vs. post-intralipid | High carb+/−glucose infusion vs. post-intralipid |
Lean, Saline | −3.8 ± 2.0 | −7.9 ± 1.3 |
Lean, Glucose | −0.96 ± 2.8 | −11.3 ± 2.0 |
Obese, Saline | −10.43 ± 3.3 | −10.49 ± 1.6 |