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Bioenergetics is the conversion of food into energy.
Bioenergetics is the conversion of food into energy.
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Proteins provide 4 calories per gram.
Proteins provide 4 calories per gram.
True (A)
Long duration exercise uses a greater percentage of fats as fuel.
Long duration exercise uses a greater percentage of fats as fuel.
True (A)
Exercise intensity determines the contribution of different fuel sources used for ATP production.
Exercise intensity determines the contribution of different fuel sources used for ATP production.
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A high-fat/low-carbohydrate diet leads to greater fat utilization.
A high-fat/low-carbohydrate diet leads to greater fat utilization.
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Study Notes
Bioenergetics
- Bioenergetics is the process of converting food into energy
- Proteins provide 4 calories per gram
- Exercise intensity and duration dictates the mixture of fuel sources used for ATP production
- Long duration exercise relies more heavily on fat as an energy source
- A high-fat/low-carbohydrate diet results in an increase in fat utilization for energy
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Test your knowledge on bioenergetics, energy-yielding nutrients, and how exercise duration and intensity impact fuel selection. Learn about the conversion of food into energy, the calories provided by carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and how long and intense exercise affects the use of different fuel sources.
