Fig. 5

Evolution of: a: energy intake (EI); b: resting energy expenditure (REE) and (c): EI less REE. All the values were adjusted for fat-free mass (FFM) in 24 female Beagle dogs. Groups were described as ideal weight (IW, n = 9), slightly overweight (OW1, n = 6) and overweight (OW2, n = 9). Values represent means of groups, while error bars represent standard error of the mean. Letters identify significant differences (p < 0.05) between groups at the same age