indirect calorimetry technique [Metacheck model 7100] on the first and last day of the study.Energy expenditure was obtained by comparing the quantity of inhaled and exhaled oxygen. For that, a mask with a 2-monodirectional mouth valve was used for 10 minutes. For this test, the volunteer remained in a calm environment,in a controlled teperture and at rest, according to the recommendations of the manufacturer [15]. The device supplied the value estimated for EER according to the formula proposed by Harris-Benedict for comparison purposes,as well as