The Effect of Diacylglycerols on Energy Expenditure and Substrate Utilization in Humans

I n t ro d u c t i o n The issue of obesity has become a primary focus of public health. Over the past 15 years, the rising numbers of obese adults and children around the world have led to prioritizing the fight against obesity as a primary objective by leading governmental and nongovernmental agencies. These agencies consistently agree that current and predicted levels of obesity have or will reach epidemic proportions.