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Energy at high altitude.

N E Hill1, M J Stacey, D R Woods

  • 1Imperial College, London.

Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
|April 7, 2011
PubMed
Summary

Military deployment to high altitude (HA) presents metabolic challenges. Nutritional strategies, including increased energy and carbohydrate intake, are crucial for maintaining soldier performance and mitigating adverse effects like weight loss.

Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Military Medicine
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • High altitude (HA) environments pose unique physiological challenges for military personnel.
  • Understanding metabolic responses to HA is critical for maintaining troop health and operational effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the acute metabolic challenges and nutritional homeostasis changes during rapid deployment to HA.
  • To identify key factors impacting metabolism at HA, including the environment, exercise, and diet.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review examining metabolic effects of HA exposure.
  • Analysis of physiological changes such as basal metabolic rate (BMR), oxygen availability, and exercise capacity (VO2 max).
  • Evaluation of nutritional intake, energy expenditure, and body composition changes.

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Main Results:

  • HA exposure increases basal metabolic rate (BMR) and energy demands during exercise.
  • Reduced oxygen availability and increased glucose dependency occur, leading to lactate accumulation.
  • Energy intake is often insufficient due to reduced appetite and logistical issues, causing significant weight loss, primarily fat mass.
  • Metabolic state shifts towards fat utilization, potentially reducing performance efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • Adverse metabolic effects of HA, including weight loss and reduced performance, can be mitigated.
  • Increasing energy intake, particularly with a high-carbohydrate diet, is essential.
  • Ensuring adequate nutrition and motivation is vital for maximizing mission effectiveness at HA.