Animal Metabolism and Nutritional Requirements Under Physiological Stress Effect of High Altitude

  • K. K. Srivastava Defence Science Laboratory, Delhi
  • Om Prakash Defence Science Laboratory, Delhi
Keywords: Physiological aspects, Carbohydrates, Calorific food

Abstract

Various biochemical and physiological aspects of high altitude exposure and an integrated picture of metabolism of the organism during stress has been reviewed in this paper. This has been further utilised to point out specific nutrient requirement, if any, for survival of the organism during stress and to develop increased resistance towards high altitude exposure. Carbohydrates appear to be the best calorific food material under conditions prevailing at high altitude.
Published
2014-05-15
How to Cite
Srivastava, K., & Prakash, O. (2014). Animal Metabolism and Nutritional Requirements Under Physiological Stress Effect of High Altitude. Defence Science Journal, 16(4A), 125-140. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.16.7221
Section
Research Papers