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Journal of Obesity & Weight loss Therapy | ISSN: 2165-7904 | Volume 8
June 06-07, 2018 | Philadelphia, USA
International Conference on
Obesity & Fitness Expo
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis: ANEAT approach to weight loss
Ayaz Virji
Georgetown University, USA
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on-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) refers to calorie burn associated with non-volition exercise and lifestyle
activity. NEAT plays a significant role in energy expenditure from daily physical activity, often times greater than that of
exercise. Quantitative enhancements of NEAT activity includes taking the stairs, avoidance of moving platforms, and parking
far from destination. Qualitative enhancements of NEAT include the utilization of exogenous weights such as ankle and wrist
weights during activities of daily living. Studies show that maintenance of energy expenditure from NEAT activity has greater
sustainability than that of exercise activity for most patients.
Biography
Ayaz Virji received his MD from Georgetown University Medical School and completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is board certified by the
American Board of Family Medicine and American Board of Obesity Medicine, and American Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists. He practices bariatric med-
icine in Southwest Minnesota as part of Johnson Memorial Health Services. Dr. Virji has written numerous scientific and layman publications in the field of obesity
research and prevention.
ayaz1@mac.comAyaz Virji, J Obes Weight Loss Ther 2018, Volulme: 8
DOI: 10.4172/2165-7904-C2-060