Changes in appetite, energy intake, body composition, and circulating ghrelin constituents during an incremental trekking ascent to high altitude.

Jamie MatuJohn O'HaraNeil HillSarah ClarkeChristopher BoosCaroline NewmanDavid HoldsworthTheocharis IspoglouLauren DuckworthDavid WoodsAdrian MellorKevin Deighton

Published in: European journal of applied physiology (2017)

Changes in plasma acylated and total ghrelin concentrations may contribute to the suppression of appetite and energy intake at altitude, but differences in the time course of these responses suggest that additional factors are also involved. Interventions are required to maintain appetite and energy balance during trekking at terrestrial altitudes.

Keyphrases

body composition
weight loss
body weight
resistance training
bone mineral density
weight gain
physical activity
high intensity
growth hormone