NUTRITION & EXERCISE - FATS

Question 1

What do fats do and list least 3 examples of it

Answer 1

• Fats are either broken down in to fatty acids, which is found in adipose tissue and blood, or as triglycerides which is in the muscle

E.g.
- Oli
- Margarine
- Butter
- Cheese
- Fatty meats

Question 2

Explain why fats is the most plentiful source of potential energy

Answer 2

• As they are the body’s most preferred use of fuel source at rest and submaximal exercise.

Question 3

Trained athletes can utilise fats as a fuel source at higher intensities when compared with untrained athletes leading to a what?

Answer 3

Leading to glycogen sparing and the ability to work at a greater intensity for longer