Researcher

Eric van Breda

Research Expertise:An optimal balance between energy expenditure and energy intake in athletes, the chronically and critically ill is at the basis of good health and quality of life (Quality of Life). Skeletal muscle is not only a locomotor organ needed to move us or to perform actions in our direct environment but also one of the most important metabolic organs. Approximately 40% of our body consists of skeletal muscle tissue and partly because of the amount of muscles play an important role in maintaining or returning after illness of our health. Also scientific studies concerning elite athletes on heat and height adaptation, traveling and jetlag are ongoing. The following studies are ongoing: 1) energy use in breast cancer patients before and after their initial treatment 2) energy use by adolescent female dancers 3) energy use and hypermetabolism in severe burn patients. 4) Effect of heavy training on resting metabolism 5) Effect of diet on resting metabolism To be able to properly measure energy consumption, indirect calorimetry is one of the techniques used. By measuring the exchange of life-essential gases oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2), cell respiration (the use of O2 and production of CO2 by cells) can be studied.

Keywords:PHYSIOLOGY, EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY, CHEMOTHERAPY, SPORTS, BURNS, METABOLOMICS, MUSCLE DISORDERS, ENERGY HOMEOSTASIS, Medicine

Disciplines:Metabolomics, Metabolic diseases, Regulation of metabolism, Exercise physiology, Sports sciences, Clinical and sports nutrition, Rehabilitation sciences not elsewhere classified

Research techniques:Indirect calorimetry sports option for exercise testing Indirect calorimetry ventilated hood for resting energy expenditure Indirect calorimatry respiration room for free living 24/hr energy expenditure analysis. Underwater weighing / Bodpod for body compostion Ergometers for power analysis bike Kineo /TMG for muscle function under different movement protocols. EMG for muscle activity Metabolimics and Proteomics in roden models of burns and chemotherapy treated animals. Quest 34 heat stress monitoring HQ core temperature pills and analysis device Jetlag advice Training advice Human machine/sport equipment interaction device

Users of research expertise:Researchers who want to measure resting energy metabolism (REE) or basal metabolism (BMR). Researchers who want to make use of expertise in the field of indirect calorimetry in relation to healthy athletes, burn patients, chemo-treated patients. Sports federations and sports teams who want practical information about heat adaptation and jet lag and bridging time differences for athletes.