Seasonal changes in metabolic and temperature responses to cold air in humans

The metabolic and temperature response to mild cold were investigated in summer and winter in a moderate oceanic climate. Subjects were 10 women and 10 men, aged 19–36 years and BMI 17–32 kg/m 2. Metabolic rate (MR) and body temperatures were measured continuously in a climate chamber with an ambien...

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Veröffentlicht in:Physiology & behavior 2004-09, Vol.82 (2), p.545-553
Hauptverfasser: van Ooijen, A.M.J., van Marken Lichtenbelt, W.D., van Steenhoven, A.A., Westerterp, K.R.
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Zusammenfassung:The metabolic and temperature response to mild cold were investigated in summer and winter in a moderate oceanic climate. Subjects were 10 women and 10 men, aged 19–36 years and BMI 17–32 kg/m 2. Metabolic rate (MR) and body temperatures were measured continuously in a climate chamber with an ambient temperature of 22 °C for 1 h and subsequently 3 h of 15 °C. The average metabolic response during cold exposure, measured as the increase in kJ/min over time, was significantly higher in winter (11.5%) compared to summer (7.0%, P
ISSN:0031-9384
1873-507X
DOI:10.1016/j.physbeh.2004.05.001