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    • Environmental physiology
    • Human nutrition

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    • Cold environments pose risks like hypothermia.
    • Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining body temperature and function in the cold.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the role of macronutrient composition in preventing hypothermia.
    • To determine the impact of different diets on cold tolerance.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of nutritional strategies for cold exposure.
    • Analysis of metabolic water requirements and cold tolerance in relation to diet.

    Main Results:

    • Sufficient energy intake from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins aids in preventing hypothermia.
    • Vitamins and minerals are necessary but not uniquely increased by cold exposure.
    • High protein diets negatively impact cold tolerance by increasing metabolic water needs.

    Conclusions:

    • Dietary fat and carbohydrates are more suitable than protein for cold environments.
    • Optimizing macronutrient balance is crucial for individuals working or recreating in cold conditions.