Carbohydrates and Fats Flashcards
What happens to carbohydrate utilisation as exercise intensity increases?
why is there a shift to utilising carbohydrates at higher intensities?
what happens to fuel sources as exercise duration increases?
what are the different sources of carbohydrates?
Describe glucose metabolism in a fasted state
How does glucose metabolism change in the fed state?
what is the primary source of dietary fat intake?
what two things do we need to classify fatty acids?
briefly explain fat metabolism from adipose tissue to muscle fiber
what are the two mediators of fat metabolism
what are the carbohydrate requirements for athletes at different training loads? (light, moderate, high, very high)
Why periodise CHO?
what are the different methods of training low?
pros of training low
cons of training low