Might Starvation-Induced Adaptations in Muscle Mass, Muscle Morphology and Muscle Function Contribute to the Increased Urge for Movement and to Spontaneous Physical Activity in Anorexia Nervosa?

Might Starvation-Induced Adaptations in Muscle Mass, Muscle Morphology and Muscle Function Contribute to the Increased Urge for Movement and to Spontaneous Physical Activity in Anorexia Nervosa?

Severely undernourished and underweight anorexia nervosa (AN) patients typically remain active and mobile. Might such persistent physical activity in AN be supported by specific adaptations in muscle tissue during long term undernutrition? To identify potential differences, studies examining the eff...

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Main Author: Regina C. Casper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
anorexia nervosa
human undernutrition
skeletal muscle
muscle morphology and function
work capacity
urge for movement
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/7/2060

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https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/7/2060

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