Variations in resting metabolic rates of men in Antarctica

Duncan, Roderick. 1988 Variations in resting metabolic rates of men in Antarctica. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 57 (4). 514-518. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00418001

Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)

Abstract/Summary

The resting metabolic rates (RMR) of 6 men was determined monthly for 12 consecutive months, at Rothera Base, Antarctica (67°34′S, 68°07′W). Body weight and body composition were also recorded. Metabolic rates were within the range of those found in past polar studies, and of young men in the UK, but varied considerably from month to month. The RMR had a mean range of 30% (p<0.01), with individual ranges of up to 38%. Mean RMR was high in spring, summer and autumn, and low in winter. While these patterns appeared to be associated with a well defined annual cycle of activity, variations could not be correlated with periods of intense activity, individually or for the group.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00418001
ISSN:	0301-5548
Additional Keywords:	resting metabolism, polar, metabolic rate
NORA Subject Terms:	Health
Date made live:	20 Nov 2018 09:01 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/521619

Actions (login required)

View Item

Document Downloads

More statistics for this item...