title: The conduct of metabolic balances during simulated deep dives.
abstract: Metabolic balance studies were carried out during a series of simulated deep saturation dives at a Government Research Laboratory at which the physiology of deep diving is under investigation. The methodology employed in controlling diets in the hyperbaric helium-oxygen atmosphere is described in detail. The discussion covers two main areas: dietary problems - including anorexia, changes in taste and food texture - and physiological effects - including nausea and high pressure nervous syndrome (HPNS).
mesh_terms: D001273:Atmosphere Exposure Chambers; D001274:Atmospheric Pressure; D004032:Diet / Q000592:standards*; D004242:Diving / Q000009:adverse effects; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D006371:Helium; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008660:Metabolism; D008903:Minerals / Q000378:metabolism; D009326:Naval Medicine; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000378:metabolism; D010100:Oxygen; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D008903:Minerals; D006371:Helium; D009584:Nitrogen; D010100:Oxygen