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Determining Basal Energy Expenditure and the Capacity of Thermogenic Adipocytes to Expend Energy in Obese Mice

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Canadian Recruits' Energy Intake During Basic Military Training Did Not Meet Their Energy Requirements.

Raphaëlle Laroche-Nantel¹, Heïdi Boilard², Isabelle Giroux^3,4

¹Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON.

Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research : a Publication of Dietitians of Canada = Revue Canadienne De La Pratique Et De La Recherche En Dietetique : Une Publication Des Dietetistes Du Canada

|June 8, 2026

Summary

Canadian Armed Forces recruits in Basic Military Training (BMT) consumed significantly less energy (65% of needs) than their high energy requirements (ER). This energy deficit during BMT may impact recruit health and performance.

Keywords:

Apport énergétique Basic Military Training Canada Energy intake besoins énergétiques energy requirements entraînement militaire de base recrues recruits

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Published on: November 11, 2021

Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Military Health
Nutritional Science

Background:

Basic Military Training (BMT) involves intense physical activity, potentially leading to insufficient energy intake (EI) for recruits.
Energy deficits during BMT can negatively affect recruits' health, physical and cognitive function, and increase injury risk.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the average energy intake (EI) to the energy requirements (ER) of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) recruits during BMT.
To identify potential nutritional shortfalls impacting recruit performance and well-being.

Main Methods:

Energy intake (EI) was assessed over 4 days using food photography, questionnaires, and analysis software.
Energy requirements (ER) were calculated using a validated prediction equation incorporating fat-free mass and physical activity levels.
Paired t-tests were used to compare EI and ER.

Main Results:

Thirty-three CAF recruits participated in the study.
Recruits' average EI was 3160 ± 681 kcal/day, while their mean ER was 4839 ± 735 kcal/day (p < 0.001).
Recruits met approximately 65% of their estimated energy requirements during BMT.

Conclusions:

CAF recruits exhibit a significant energy deficit during BMT, consuming substantially less energy than required.
These findings highlight the need for evidence-based nutritional interventions to optimize energy balance in military recruits.
Addressing the energy deficit is crucial for enhancing recruit health, performance, and reducing injury risk during training.