Metz, L, Guirado, T, Beaulieu, K orcid.org/0000-0001-8926-6953 et al. (5 more authors) (2023) Cognitive work on a walking desk does not lead to compensatory appetitive responses in healthy young adults. Physiology and Behavior, 258. 114008. ISSN 0031-9384
Abstract
Context
In addition to the low energy expenditure induced by sedentary behaviors such as sitting, it has been shown that intense cognitive work can lead to an increase in food intake. Walking Desk provide the opportunity for office workers to replace prolonged sitting at work with light intensity physical activity.
Objective
To compare the effects of sitting vs standing vs walking during a cognitive task on energy intake, appetite sensations, food reward and overall energy balance.
Methods
Fifteen normal weight (BMI: 24.1 ± 1.2 kg m⁻²) young men (23.4 ± 2.1 years) randomly performed three conditions: sitting desk (SitD), standing desk (StD) and walking desk (WD), while performing a 45-min cognitive task. Energy expenditure was measured by indirect calorimetry, regular appetite sensations were assessed using visual analogue scales, energy intake measured during an ad libitum meal and the relative energy intake calculated. Pre and post-test meal food reward was evaluated through the Leeds Food Preference Questionnaire.
Results
Relative energy intake decreased by 150 kcal in WD compared with SitD, however it did not reach statistical significance. There were no differences in appetite sensations nor food reward between the three conditions. Energy expenditure was significantly higher in WD (141.8 ± 13 kcal) than in SitD (78.7 ± 5 8 kcal) and StD (85.9 ± 8 kcal) (p ≤ 0.05).
Conclusion
Walking desk use can decrease sedentary time while working without any appetitive compensation. The small reduction in energy balance with walking while working could induce significant health benefits if repeated over time. Future longer studies need to clarify whether active desks can contribute to the prevention or management of weight gain.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2022 Elsevier Inc. This is an author produced version of an article published in Physiology & Behavior. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Appetite; Sedentary behavior; Walking desk; Energy balance |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Psychology (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 04 Apr 2023 12:40 |
Last Modified: | 27 Oct 2023 00:13 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.physbeh.2022.114008 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:197937 |