| % | percent |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BW | body weight |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| CI | confidence interval |
| d | day |
| FAO/WHO/UNU | Food and Agricultural Organisation/World Health Organisation/United Nations University |
| FFM | fat-free mass |
| h | hour |
| MUFA | monounsaturated fatty acids |
| n | number |
| ORI | obesity resistant individuals |
| OSI | obesity susceptible individuals |
| PUFA | polyunsaturated fatty acids |
| RMR | resting metabolic rate |
| SD | standard deviation |
| SFA | saturated fatty acids |
| TEI | total energy intake |
| WC | waist circumference. |