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  • 1Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, USA.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|September 29, 1999
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Young, healthy adults may tolerate acaloric fasts for two weeks with water. Student hunger strikers supplementing with juice, sports drinks, and vitamins completed their fasts without major issues, though proof of benefit is lacking.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Information
  • Student Health
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Health centers require medical information for managing student hunger strikes.
  • Existing literature on fasting provided limited guidance for clinical decisions.
  • Student hunger strikes necessitate understanding the physiological effects of starvation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the medical literature on starvation.
  • To survey students who participated in a hunger strike.
  • To inform management decisions for future student hunger strikes.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a thorough literature review on starvation.
  • Collected survey responses from students who engaged in hunger strikes.
  • Analyzed reported student dietary intake during the fast.

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Main Results:

  • Starvation can lead to severe adverse events, including death.
  • Acaloric fasts with adequate water intake appear tolerated by young, healthy adults for up to two weeks.
  • Students supplementing with carbohydrates (juice, sports drinks) and vitamins reported no major health problems during their hunger strike.

Conclusions:

  • Supplementation with carbohydrates and vitamins may enhance the safety and comfort of hunger strikers.
  • Further research is needed to provide clear evidence on the benefits of nutritional supplementation during fasting.
  • Understanding the impact of diet during prolonged fasting is crucial for student health services.