Army study reveals how skipping calories changes your Body's fuel use
NCT ID NCT04910724
First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at how different levels of energy deficit (not eating enough) affect protein use at rest and carbohydrate burning during exercise. Thirty healthy adults followed a controlled diet and exercise plan. Researchers measured muscle protein synthesis and carbohydrate oxidation using stable isotopes. The goal was to understand how the body adapts to energy shortages.
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US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Natick, Massachusetts, 01760, United States
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