Clinical studies of respiration. II. Influence of determination of basal metabolism on respiratory movements in man, and effect of these alterations on calculated basal metabolic rate

1933 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 129
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Rate ◽  
Basal Metabolic Rate ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Basal Metabolism ◽  
Respiratory Movements

Stability of basal metabolic rate on a polar expedition

1961 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 397-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. E. Lewis ◽  
J. P. Masterton ◽  
S. Rosenbaum
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Metabolic Rate ◽  
Basal Metabolic Rate ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Basal Metabolism ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Polar Regions ◽  
Exposure To Cold ◽  
Efficient Protection ◽  
At Home

The basal metabolism studied in 29 young adults on 349 occasions over 2 years in the Arctic was 37.4 (sd α 3.7) kcal/m-2/hr-1, and well within the normal British standards. The variability showed no relationship to season. On polar expeditions, men's physiologically significant exposure to cold is small because of efficient protection by clothing and shelter. Information is needed about precise differences of microclimate in the polar regions and at home. Field work could more profitably be directed to the cognate problem of costs of various activities in the cold rather than basal metabolic rate. Submitted on April 25, 1960

scholarly journals Laboratory Metabolism of Incubating Semipalmated Plovers

The Condor ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (4) ◽  
pp. 966-970
Author(s):  
Mark Williamson ◽  
Joseph B. Williams ◽  
Erica Nol
Keyword(s):  
Critical Temperature ◽  
Metabolic Rate ◽  
Breeding Season ◽  
Basal Metabolic Rate ◽  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Thermal Conductance ◽  
Basal Metabolism ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Lower Critical Temperature ◽  
Metabolic Data

Abstract Abstract The Semipalmated Plover (Charadriussemipalmatus), anarctic-nesting migratory shorebird, regularlyencounters low temperatures during the breedingseason. We measured the basal metabolism of adultsduring incubation at Churchill, Manitoba, Canada todetermine basal metabolic rate (BMR),lower critical temperature(Tlc), total evaporative waterloss (TEWL), and dry thermal conductance(Cm). BMR and Tlcwere 47.4 kJ day−1and 23.3°C, respectively, TEWL was2.5 mL H2O−d,and Cm was1.13 mW g−1 °C−1.Measured BMR and Tlc were consistentwith high values found for other shorebird speciesbreeding in the Arctic, while Cm was18% higher than predicted from allometricequations. These metabolic data suggest thatSemipalmated Plovers are adapted to balance therequirements of incubation against energetic andthermoregulatory demands in the Arctic, especiallyin harsh early breeding season conditions.

Basal metabolism and respiration in men living at 5,800 m (19,000 ft)

1964 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 949-954 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. B. Gill ◽  
L. G. C. E. Pugh
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Rate ◽  
Basal Metabolic Rate ◽  
Basal Respiration ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Alveolar Ventilation ◽  
Basal Metabolism ◽  
South American ◽  
Insufficient Evidence ◽  
Prolonged Stay ◽  
The Mean

Respiratory determinations were carried out on eight members of the Himalayan Scientific and Mountaineering Expedition 1960—1961 and three Sherpas during a prolonged stay at 5,800 m (19,000 ft). Ventilation and oxygen uptake were similar in both groups, although the Sherpas were smaller men. The Sherpas had lower alveolar ventilation, higher PaCOCO2 and lower PaOO2 values than the scientists. Among six of the scientists mean basal metabolic rate was 10% above the mean value predicted from sea-level standards. There was no increase in the two others, who did not acclimatize. The mean basal metabolic rate in the three Sherpas was +21%. The findings were not explained by the extra O2 cost of increased breathing, changes in body composition, or exposure to cold, although this may have been a factor in the Sherpas. The results were similar to recent South American data on residents at 4,540 m (14,900 ft). It was concluded that acclimatization to great altitudes in man is associated with increase in basal metabolism, but there is insufficient evidence as to whether this is a response to hypoxia or other environmental factors. basal respiration; acclimatized men; high altitude (5,800 m) Submitted on March 30, 1964

scholarly journals THE RELATION OF HEART WEIGHT TO THE BASAL METABOLISM AS VARIED BY THYROID ADMINISTRATION

1932 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 903-909 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis M. Smith ◽  
Eaton M. MacKay
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Rate ◽  
Linear Relationship ◽  
Basal Metabolic Rate ◽  
Basal Metabolism ◽  
Heart Weight ◽  
Albino Rat ◽  
Hypertrophy Of The Myocardium

A linear relationship exists in the albino rat between the heart weight and the basal metabolic rate when varied by the administration of active thyroid material. It is suggested that this increase in heart weight which follows the increase in metabolism after thyroid is in the nature of a simple work hypertrophy of the myocardium.

scholarly journals Basal metabolic rate and energy expenditure or rural farmers in Magubike village, Kilosa district, Tanzania

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (59) ◽  
pp. 8128-8138
Author(s):  
HN Ocan ◽  
◽  
JL Kinabo ◽  
PS Mamiro ◽  
CN Nyaruhucha
Keyword(s):  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Metabolic Rate ◽  
Total Energy ◽  
Basal Metabolic Rate ◽  
Energy Requirement ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Rural Farmers ◽  
The Mean

Measurement of basal metabolic rate (BMR) provides an important baseline for the determination of an individual’s total energy requirement. The study sought to establish human energy expenditure of rural farmers in Magubike village in Tanzania, through determination of BMR, physical activity level (PAL) and total energy expenditure (TEE). In addition, the study intended to provide an indication of the level of energy requirement for the rural people of Tanzania. The objective of the study was to determine energy expenditure of farmers in comparison to the mean caloric intake per capita and the WHO/FAO recommended energy requirements for developing countries. A cross-sectional study design involving 33 male and 31 female farmers was conducted on randomly selected households. Basal Metabolic rate and household activities were measured by indirect calorimetry, using the Douglas bag technique. Physical activity Level was measured by twenty-four hour activity diary and TEE calculated as a product of BMR and PAL. Men’s BMR was 4.7 MJ/day while that of women was 4.3 MJ/day. Farmers mean PAL was 2.20 ± 0.25 in men and 2.05 ± 0.23 in females and TEE was 10.24 MJ/day in men and 8.57 MJ/day in women. Both BMR and TEE were higher in men than in women. The measured energy expenditure for digging and weeding were 1.57 ± 0.3 kJ/min; 1.36 ± 0.31kJ/min in men and 1.58 ± 0.3 kJ/min; 1.49 ± 0.33 kJ/min in women. It was revealed that total energy expenditure of farmers in Magubike village was high with the values being above the mean daily calorie requirement per capita for Tanzania (8.15 MJ/day) but within the WHO/FAO recommended energy requirements (11.26 MJ/day) for developing countries. High energy expenditure was attributed to high energy levels spent in farm activities which were manual and labour intensive. This is likely to be the situation in many rural areas of Tanzania. More work on measurement of costs of farm activities and farmers work capacity are necessary to provide recommendations on energy needs of rural farmers.

BASAL METABOLIC RATE IN OBESE CHILDREN

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1949 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 744-750
Author(s):  
ALBERTA ILIFF ◽  
HARRY H. GORDON ◽  
HELEN MCNAMARA ◽  
W. RANDAL BELL
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Rate ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Basal Metabolic Rate ◽  
Research Council ◽  
Basal Metabolism ◽  
Metabolic Rates ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Child Research

An analysis of the results of 524 observations of the basal metabolism of 348 obese children is presented. Since only 3% of the basal metabolic rates were lower than minus 15% of the Child Research Council surface area-age standards, it is suggested that these standards can be used satisfactorily in the management of children with obesity. For reasons which are not obvious these standards do not suffice for children with dwarfism.

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