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Analysis of Progressive Energy Compensation during a 15-day Expedition in the cold

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Purpose: Multi-days expeditions/trainings in the cold are characterized by negative energy balance leading to body mass loss. However, an accurate and frequent measurement of several components of eating behavior has never been realized to understand how soldiers adapt to high levels of physical activities in the cold. Methods: Twelve French soldiers realized a 15-d ski expedition in Greenland (150 km; -24 to -11 °C) and brought 15 bags of foods that were beforehand appreciated by the participants (4700 kcal). They had the possibility to give or exchange food items. Each day, in a paper notebook, they had to report the food and beverages consumed and the time of intake to calculate a posteriori energy and macronutrient intake. Appetite was assessed using visual analog scales before breakfast and dinner. Energy expenditure was calculated using continuous heart rate measurements. The reward value of food was measured at the end of each 4 periods using the food preference questionnaire. A body mass and composition measurement was done just before and the day after the expedition. The 15 days were cut in 3 parts (D1-D5; D6-D10 and D11-D15). Results: Slight decreases in body mass (-0.9 ± 1.1 kg, p = 0.020) and body fat mass (-1.7 ± 1.5 kg, p = 0.002) were observed. Energy intake and balance were higher during D11-D15 than D1-D5 (p = 0.003) and D1-D10 (p < 0.001), respectively. No difference in relative macronutrient intake was observed but participants specifically increased their energy intake between 06:00 and 14:00 during D11-D15 compared to D1-D5 (p < 0.001). Besides, we observed that intake was fractioned in 6 to 8 meals/snacks per day. Hunger in the morning (p = 0.030) and thirst scores in the morning and the evening (p = 0.003 and < 0.0011, respectively) were higher during D6-D15 than D1-D5. Liquid intake was yet not modified during the expedition. Food preference in sweet foods increased during D11-D15 compared to D1-D5 (p = 0.048). Conclusions: Ten days of expedition in the cold seem required to induce energy compensation. This compensation seems anticipatory but insufficient to contain increases in hunger, thirst and preference for sweet foods. Operational relevance: The subdivision of energy intake and the utilization of palatable foods likely limit the energy deficit during an expedition in the cold. These advices are all the more pertinent with expeditions lasting less than 10 days since compensatory behaviors do not yet occur.
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Keyne Charlot, Camille Famel, Julien Siracusa, Philippe Colin, Cyprien Bourrilhon. Analysis of Progressive Energy Compensation during a 15-day Expedition in the cold. 5th International Congress on Soldiers’ Physical Performance, Feb 2020, Québec (Québec), Canada. ⟨hal-04483267⟩
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