On: Lower Obesity Rate During Residence at High Altitu...

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> -Submarines with elevated CO2 levels do not consistently lead to weight gain, refuting atmospheric explanations.

From my circle of friends in the Navy, submarine food is not super appealing, which may be a large factor in weight difference observed after a tour.

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Is it possible the non standard atmosphere affects appetite or taste sensation?

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I had always thought that Submarine chow was better so as to act as a morale booster. Apparently that's not the case.

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I think the problem is they have to go a long time between supplies, so there's not much that's fresh. And I don't think there's that much variety.

That said, some sailors consistently come back bigger, and some consistently come back smaller, so it's mixed. :)

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Having cruised on a carrier and known folks who deployed on land overseas, this is not unusual. Everything is contextual, and when you put some folks in the context of deployment, they decide the remedy for boredom is to work out a lot. Or their job requires it (infantry, hauling heavy things, etc). Other people don't have either of those, and just eat, do their jobs, and sit around.

I have noticed overall that the tendency seems to be for most folks to get trimmer, just because in general you're walking/moving around more and there's generally no alcohol available. Going up and down ladderwells to get everywhere burns calories even if you're not a gym rat.