Determination of Total Daily Energy Requirements and Activity Patterns of Service Women
Abstract
The objective of the current study is to define a range of energy requirements of servicewomen, defining the variation as it relates to jobs, military settings, and activity patterns. This is crucial information needed not only for determination of nutritional requirements for energy balance, but specific nutrient density standards for servicewomen. Total daily energy expenditure is measured using the doubly labeled water (DLW) method. Activity patterns from actigraphs will be analyzed for hours of sleep, description of job/work patterns by examining bursts of concerted activity versus steady activity. Energy requirements for men have been better established and will serve to anchor the results obtained in women to previously established norms in men. The first field study was conducted at Fort Bragg/Camp Mckall during a Combat Support Hospital training exercise. Very high energy expenditures were observed during the Crucible studies in Marine Recruits. The Shipboard study was carried out in February of 2000. The Marine Basic Training Study was originally planned to occur during the Summer of 2000, but had to be delayed until the Spring of 2001. Planning for the final study, a basic training study at Fort Jackson, is planned for the Summer of 2001.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA388987
Entities
People
- James P. Delany
Organizations
- Louisiana State University