title: Effects of refeeding on respiration and skeletal muscle function.
abstract: This article discusses refeeding in relation to respiratory skeletal muscle function and the subsequent function of the respiratory system as a whole. The characteristic alterations in malnourished skeletal muscle and the response to refeeding are outlined. Following this, a simple energetic model is used to explore future areas of therapeutic research and practical recommendations.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000503:physiopathology; D005502:Food; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D009132:Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D010807:Physical Endurance; D051381:Rats; D012119:Respiration