Energy Balance

Question 1

What is a positive energy balance?

Answer 1

When the energy intake > energy expenditure

Question 2

Explain the implication on training and performance for 10km runner (positive energy balance)

Answer 2

Athlete will accumulate fat/become overweight - and negatively affect performance.

Question 3

What is a neutral energy balance?

Answer 3

When the energy intake = energy expenditure.

Question 4

Explain the implication on training and performance for a 10km runner (neutral energy balance)

Answer 4

Athlete maintains weight, and has the right amount of energy to fuel training and performance

Question 5

What is a negative energy balance?

Answer 5

When energy expenditure > energy intake.

Question 6

Explain the implication on training and performance for a 10km runner (negative energy balance)

Answer 6

Athlete loses weight and does not have enough energy to train and perform at their best.