Nutrition and Performance at Environmental Extremes
Abstract
Humans are remarkably adaptive animals, having learned to survive and even thrive in environments outside their normal 'comfort' zone. Man accomplishes these adaptations through metabolic and behavioral changes. environments that threaten to overwhelm the ability of man to adjust his metabolism and/or change behavioral strategies have been referred to as 'hostile' environments. This terminology is a misnomer, since man can function safety and effectively in extremes of environments, provided adequate behavioral precautions (e.g., clothing, shelter, food, water) are taken. The environment becomes 'hostile' only when man has entered it unprepared or the environment is so severe that it threatens to surpass man's ability to adapt or respond appropriately to its challenges.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA275621
Entities
People
- Eldon W. Askew
Organizations
- University of Houston