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What does the First Law of Thermodynamics state?
What does the First Law of Thermodynamics state?
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed. (correct)
- Energy is always in motion.
- Energy can be created or destroyed.
- Energy can be transformed but not transferred.
Which of the following components is part of Energy Out?
Which of the following components is part of Energy Out?
- Physical activity level (correct)
- Thermal effect of food (correct)
- Basal metabolic rate (correct)
- Dietary intake
What is the primary source of energy that sustains life on Earth?
What is the primary source of energy that sustains life on Earth?
- Solar energy from the sun (correct)
- Chemical energy from food
- Energy produced during exercise
- Energy derived from fats
How do carbohydrates primarily store energy?
How do carbohydrates primarily store energy?
What role does photosynthesis play in the energy transfer process?
What role does photosynthesis play in the energy transfer process?
Which macronutrients are primarily responsible for providing usable energy currency in the form of ATP?
Which macronutrients are primarily responsible for providing usable energy currency in the form of ATP?
What is metabolism most closely related to?
What is metabolism most closely related to?
Which of the following best describes energy balance?
Which of the following best describes energy balance?
What happens when an individual consumes more calories than they expend?
What happens when an individual consumes more calories than they expend?
Which factor contributes to the increasing rates of obesity and overweight?
Which factor contributes to the increasing rates of obesity and overweight?
What is one major reason for growing energy surplus globally?
What is one major reason for growing energy surplus globally?
How did food consumption per person change from 1969/1971 to 1999/2001?
How did food consumption per person change from 1969/1971 to 1999/2001?
What is a primary strategy for a Nutrition Coach in managing weight?
What is a primary strategy for a Nutrition Coach in managing weight?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing energy balance?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing energy balance?
What has likely contributed to the reduction in caloric expenditure globally?
What has likely contributed to the reduction in caloric expenditure globally?
What is a consequence of the rising caloric intake per person?
What is a consequence of the rising caloric intake per person?
What is the primary function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in living organisms?
What is the primary function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in living organisms?
Which factor does NOT influence Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)?
Which factor does NOT influence Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)?
What happens to potential energy from food when consumed?
What happens to potential energy from food when consumed?
The concept of energy balance involves which key components?
The concept of energy balance involves which key components?
According to the First Law of Thermodynamics, what can be said about energy?
According to the First Law of Thermodynamics, what can be said about energy?
How does the body primarily lose energy during metabolism?
How does the body primarily lose energy during metabolism?
What is a key source of potential energy in the human body?
What is a key source of potential energy in the human body?
What is the primary role of non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)?
What is the primary role of non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)?
Which of the following best describes metabolism?
Which of the following best describes metabolism?
Which macronutrient is typically used for quick energy during short-term intense exercise?
Which macronutrient is typically used for quick energy during short-term intense exercise?
What is the average calorie requirement for humans based on Total Daily Energy Expenditure?
What is the average calorie requirement for humans based on Total Daily Energy Expenditure?
What does TDEE primarily account for?
What does TDEE primarily account for?
Which process is described as the generation of kinetic energy from potential energy sources?
Which process is described as the generation of kinetic energy from potential energy sources?
When one phosphate group is broken off from ATP, what is formed?
When one phosphate group is broken off from ATP, what is formed?
What process is responsible for converting solar energy into chemical energy in plants?
What process is responsible for converting solar energy into chemical energy in plants?
Which of the following is a key component of energy out?
Which of the following is a key component of energy out?
What role does glycogen play in energy metabolism?
What role does glycogen play in energy metabolism?
Which macronutrient is primarily broken down to release immediate energy?
Which macronutrient is primarily broken down to release immediate energy?
How is potential energy from food primarily utilized in the human body?
How is potential energy from food primarily utilized in the human body?
Which factor influences energy in by affecting food intake?
Which factor influences energy in by affecting food intake?
What is the primary form of energy currency used by living organisms?
What is the primary form of energy currency used by living organisms?
In addition to food intake, what else plays a crucial role in the energy balance equation?
In addition to food intake, what else plays a crucial role in the energy balance equation?
What is the primary purpose of ATP in living organisms?
What is the primary purpose of ATP in living organisms?
Which factors are necessary to calculate Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)?
Which factors are necessary to calculate Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)?
Which of the following best describes the concept of energy balance?
Which of the following best describes the concept of energy balance?
What happens to the energy from consumed calories that exceeds energy expenditure?
What happens to the energy from consumed calories that exceeds energy expenditure?
What is the primary energy requirement for basal metabolic functions?
What is the primary energy requirement for basal metabolic functions?
How does the human metabolism primarily utilize food?
How does the human metabolism primarily utilize food?
Which chemical compound is formed when a phosphate group is removed from ATP?
Which chemical compound is formed when a phosphate group is removed from ATP?
What is the main energy source stored in adipose tissue?
What is the main energy source stored in adipose tissue?
Which aspect does NOT contribute to a person's Total Daily Energy Expenditure?
Which aspect does NOT contribute to a person's Total Daily Energy Expenditure?
What type of energy transformation occurs during the digestion of food?
What type of energy transformation occurs during the digestion of food?
In terms of energy requirements, what does NEAT stand for?
In terms of energy requirements, what does NEAT stand for?
What energy-related phenomenon is demonstrated by a boiling kettle?
What energy-related phenomenon is demonstrated by a boiling kettle?
How is energy from food primarily transformed for physical activities?
How is energy from food primarily transformed for physical activities?
Which statement best describes the First Law of Thermodynamics?
Which statement best describes the First Law of Thermodynamics?
Which of the following activities would contribute most to increasing NEAT?
Which of the following activities would contribute most to increasing NEAT?
What is a recommended approach to maintaining a healthy diet?
What is a recommended approach to maintaining a healthy diet?
What role does sleep deprivation potentially play in energy metabolism?
What role does sleep deprivation potentially play in energy metabolism?
How can non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) be increased in daily life?
How can non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) be increased in daily life?
Which of the following statements about daily physical activity is true?
Which of the following statements about daily physical activity is true?
What is one major consequence of a sedentary lifestyle on public health?
What is one major consequence of a sedentary lifestyle on public health?
Which activity would least likely promote NEAT?
Which activity would least likely promote NEAT?
What is the primary role of Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)?
What is the primary role of Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)?
Which component contributes the most variability to an individual's daily energy expenditure?
Which component contributes the most variability to an individual's daily energy expenditure?
What might be a result of diets that restrict a macronutrient?
What might be a result of diets that restrict a macronutrient?
How does a high percentage of body fat affect Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)?
How does a high percentage of body fat affect Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)?
What does the term MET represent?
What does the term MET represent?
What factors can influence a person's NEAT levels?
What factors can influence a person's NEAT levels?
The Thermic Effect of Feeding (TEF) accounts for what approximate percentage of daily energy expenditure?
The Thermic Effect of Feeding (TEF) accounts for what approximate percentage of daily energy expenditure?
What effect does prolonged dieting have on Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)?
What effect does prolonged dieting have on Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)?
What risk is associated with sleeping less than 5 hours per night?
What risk is associated with sleeping less than 5 hours per night?
What are the potential consequences of frequent weight cycling on RMR?
What are the potential consequences of frequent weight cycling on RMR?
Which activity would be beneficial for promoting a higher metabolic rate?
Which activity would be beneficial for promoting a higher metabolic rate?
What is a likely effect of inadequate sleep on food choices?
What is a likely effect of inadequate sleep on food choices?
Which factor is likely to influence energy balance negatively?
Which factor is likely to influence energy balance negatively?
What trend has been observed regarding the availability of calorically dense foods globally?
What trend has been observed regarding the availability of calorically dense foods globally?
What can be an effective way to increase physical activity during leisure time?
What can be an effective way to increase physical activity during leisure time?
How does age affect Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)?
How does age affect Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)?
What effect does sleep deprivation have on resting metabolic rate (RMR)?
What effect does sleep deprivation have on resting metabolic rate (RMR)?
Which of these influences directly affects the Thermic Effect of Activity (TEA)?
Which of these influences directly affects the Thermic Effect of Activity (TEA)?
In terms of energy balance, which of the following is an indicator of obesity risk?
In terms of energy balance, which of the following is an indicator of obesity risk?
How many extra calories do sleep-deprived individuals consume on average per day?
How many extra calories do sleep-deprived individuals consume on average per day?
What has contributed to the increased rates of caloric intake globally?
What has contributed to the increased rates of caloric intake globally?
What hormonal change occurs in sleep-deprived individuals related to hunger?
What hormonal change occurs in sleep-deprived individuals related to hunger?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing blood glucose levels during stress?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing blood glucose levels during stress?
Which meal component is associated with the highest Thermic Effect of Feeding (TEF)?
Which meal component is associated with the highest Thermic Effect of Feeding (TEF)?
What happens to energy when an individual expends more calories than they consume?
What happens to energy when an individual expends more calories than they consume?
What impact does hyperthyroidism have on resting energy expenditure?
What impact does hyperthyroidism have on resting energy expenditure?
Which hormone is involved in regulating metabolism and has a major influence on body composition in men?
Which hormone is involved in regulating metabolism and has a major influence on body composition in men?
Why is it impractical to account for all facets of energy balance on a daily basis?
Why is it impractical to account for all facets of energy balance on a daily basis?
What is a possible outcome of cortisol release during stress?
What is a possible outcome of cortisol release during stress?
Which component is NOT considered a part of energy in regulations?
Which component is NOT considered a part of energy in regulations?
The production of which hormone helps control hunger sensations?
The production of which hormone helps control hunger sensations?
What are thyroid hormones primarily responsible for in relation to energy metabolism?
What are thyroid hormones primarily responsible for in relation to energy metabolism?
Which of the following factors influence appetite regulation?
Which of the following factors influence appetite regulation?
What is the role of cortisol in energy metabolism during stress?
What is the role of cortisol in energy metabolism during stress?
What effect does sleep deprivation have on calorie consumption from different food types?
What effect does sleep deprivation have on calorie consumption from different food types?
Which is a complexity of the Energy In component of energy balance?
Which is a complexity of the Energy In component of energy balance?
What is the primary function of leptin in the body?
What is the primary function of leptin in the body?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating appetite?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating appetite?
What effect does low leptin levels have on the body?
What effect does low leptin levels have on the body?
What triggers the release of CCK in the gastrointestinal system?
What triggers the release of CCK in the gastrointestinal system?
How does insulin help regulate blood sugar levels?
How does insulin help regulate blood sugar levels?
Which hormone opposes the action of insulin when blood sugar levels are low?
Which hormone opposes the action of insulin when blood sugar levels are low?
What role does Neuropeptide Y (NPY) have in the body?
What role does Neuropeptide Y (NPY) have in the body?
What influence does psychological distress have on eating behaviors?
What influence does psychological distress have on eating behaviors?
How do larger body sizes relate to leptin levels?
How do larger body sizes relate to leptin levels?
What is a potential risk of dysregulated leptin signaling during weight loss?
What is a potential risk of dysregulated leptin signaling during weight loss?
Which factor can significantly impact food choices and eating behaviors?
Which factor can significantly impact food choices and eating behaviors?
What effect does high-energy food consumption have on the risk of obesity?
What effect does high-energy food consumption have on the risk of obesity?
What is the primary action of ghrelin in the body?
What is the primary action of ghrelin in the body?
What is the primary motivator for hedonistic eating?
What is the primary motivator for hedonistic eating?
Which hormone is likely involved in regulating reward mechanisms in hedonistic eating?
Which hormone is likely involved in regulating reward mechanisms in hedonistic eating?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for practicing mindful eating?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for practicing mindful eating?
What can be a consequence of emotional eating?
What can be a consequence of emotional eating?
How does skipping meals affect mindful eating choices?
How does skipping meals affect mindful eating choices?
What does food processing refer to?
What does food processing refer to?
How does the state of food processing impact nutrient availability?
How does the state of food processing impact nutrient availability?
What impact can emotional eating have on weight management?
What impact can emotional eating have on weight management?
How many ATP molecules are produced from complete oxidation of one glucose molecule through the aerobic energy system?
How many ATP molecules are produced from complete oxidation of one glucose molecule through the aerobic energy system?
During high-intensity exercise, what is the primary source of ATP production?
During high-intensity exercise, what is the primary source of ATP production?
Which of the following conditions is related to variations in digestion and metabolism?
Which of the following conditions is related to variations in digestion and metabolism?
What role does beta-oxidation play in fat metabolism?
What role does beta-oxidation play in fat metabolism?
What is a potential positive aspect of food processing?
What is a potential positive aspect of food processing?
Which metabolic pathway uses pyruvate to generate energy?
Which metabolic pathway uses pyruvate to generate energy?
How can emotional hunger be differentiated from physical hunger?
How can emotional hunger be differentiated from physical hunger?
What role do gut microbes play in digestion?
What role do gut microbes play in digestion?
Which of the following is NOT a fuel source for the aerobic energy system?
Which of the following is NOT a fuel source for the aerobic energy system?
Which of these behaviors is recommended for mindful eating?
Which of these behaviors is recommended for mindful eating?
What is produced at the end of the electron transport chain?
What is produced at the end of the electron transport chain?
What is a likely effect of hedonic eating on the brain?
What is a likely effect of hedonic eating on the brain?
How does the calorie yield from one molecule of palmitic free fatty acid compare to glucose?
How does the calorie yield from one molecule of palmitic free fatty acid compare to glucose?
What best describes the relationship between exercise intensity and fuel utilization?
What best describes the relationship between exercise intensity and fuel utilization?
Which process precedes the Krebs cycle in glucose metabolism?
Which process precedes the Krebs cycle in glucose metabolism?
What primary factor influences the ATP production pathway utilized during physical activity?
What primary factor influences the ATP production pathway utilized during physical activity?
What is the primary energy source for the body that must be produced from food?
What is the primary energy source for the body that must be produced from food?
Which metabolic pathway is primarily used for immediate energy during high-intensity activity?
Which metabolic pathway is primarily used for immediate energy during high-intensity activity?
What is the main limiting factor of the ATP-PC system?
What is the main limiting factor of the ATP-PC system?
How long can the ATP-PC system provide energy during high-intensity exercise?
How long can the ATP-PC system provide energy during high-intensity exercise?
What is the primary energy system used for high-intensity exercise lasting up to 10 seconds?
What is the primary energy system used for high-intensity exercise lasting up to 10 seconds?
What happens to ATP and phosphocreatine stores during extended high-intensity exercise?
What happens to ATP and phosphocreatine stores during extended high-intensity exercise?
What is formed when a phosphate group is removed from ATP?
What is formed when a phosphate group is removed from ATP?
How long can the anaerobic glycolytic system sustain energy during high-intensity exercise?
How long can the anaerobic glycolytic system sustain energy during high-intensity exercise?
What type of energy production involves the transfer of electrons between molecules?
What type of energy production involves the transfer of electrons between molecules?
What is the end product of glycolysis when limited oxygen is available?
What is the end product of glycolysis when limited oxygen is available?
What happens to pyruvate if sufficient oxygen is available?
What happens to pyruvate if sufficient oxygen is available?
Which nutrient is primarily broken down for immediate energy during exercise?
Which nutrient is primarily broken down for immediate energy during exercise?
What is the primary function of creatine kinase in the ATP-PC system?
What is the primary function of creatine kinase in the ATP-PC system?
Which system uses glucose as a primary fuel source?
Which system uses glucose as a primary fuel source?
Which of the following activities predominantly relies on the aerobic energy system?
Which of the following activities predominantly relies on the aerobic energy system?
What role does creatine kinase play in the ATP-PC system?
What role does creatine kinase play in the ATP-PC system?
What occurs to ADP and a free phosphate molecule during the ATP production cycle?
What occurs to ADP and a free phosphate molecule during the ATP production cycle?
What is the typical duration of exercise that the aerobic system can sustain?
What is the typical duration of exercise that the aerobic system can sustain?
When does the body primarily rely on the ATP-PC system?
When does the body primarily rely on the ATP-PC system?
What is the respiratory exchange ratio (RER) indicative of when it is around 0.70?
What is the respiratory exchange ratio (RER) indicative of when it is around 0.70?
What is a common misconception about lactic acid in relation to muscle soreness?
What is a common misconception about lactic acid in relation to muscle soreness?
How does the body replenish phosphocreatine stores after exercise?
How does the body replenish phosphocreatine stores after exercise?
How long does it typically take for phosphocreatine (PC) stores to replenish after exercise?
How long does it typically take for phosphocreatine (PC) stores to replenish after exercise?
What is a further consideration regarding the use of energy systems during exercise?
What is a further consideration regarding the use of energy systems during exercise?
What determines the dominance of anaerobic glycolysis during exercise?
What determines the dominance of anaerobic glycolysis during exercise?
What happens to lactate produced during anaerobic glycolysis?
What happens to lactate produced during anaerobic glycolysis?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect muscle performance during high-intensity exercise?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect muscle performance during high-intensity exercise?
What is the key difference between the ATP-PC system and the anaerobic glycolytic system?
What is the key difference between the ATP-PC system and the anaerobic glycolytic system?
Study Notes
Energy Metabolism
- The First Law of Thermodynamics: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
- Energy Balance: The balance between energy intake (calories consumed) and energy expenditure (calories burned).
- ATP: Adenosine triphosphate is the primary energy currency of the body, providing energy for muscle contraction, nerve impulses, and most bodily functions.
- Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE): The estimated calorie needs per day, influenced by age, sex, physical activity, and other factors
- Energy In: Includes all calories consumed from food and beverages.
- Energy Out: Includes the calories burned during digestion (TEF), non-exercise activity (NEAT), and exercise (TEA)
Maintaining Energy Balance
- Maintaining a balance between Energy In and Energy Out is crucial for health and performance.
- Energy surplus (more calories consumed than burned) results in weight gain.
- Energy deficit (more calories burned than consumed) results in weight loss.
- Factors Influencing Energy Balance: Age, sex, genetics, activity levels, diet, environment, and numerous other factors.
- Global trends: Increased availability of calorie-dense foods and decreased physical activity contribute to a global energy surplus and rising obesity rates.
First Law of Thermodynamics
- Energy is conserved
- Not created nor destroyed
- Energy is transformed from one form to another
- Example: Calories consumed are either used for energy, sustaining life, given off as heat, or stored
Energy Expenditure
- Energy out
- Calories burned during digestion, non-exercise activity, and exercise
- Four components of energy expenditure: Resting Metabolic Rate, Thermic Effect of Food, Thermic Effect of Activity, and Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
- Calories burned when the body is at rest
- Supports breathing, blood circulation, organ function, and neurological function
- Proportional to lean body mass, decreasing with body fat increase
- Decreases with age due to loss of lean body mass
- May be regulated by prolonged dieting and weight cycling, though research is inconclusive
Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)
- Increase in energy expenditure after consuming a meal
- Energy used to digest food
- Account for approximately 10% of daily energy expenditure
- Protein has the highest thermic effect, followed by carbohydrates, and then fats
Thermic Effect of Activity (TEA)
- Account for variability in daily energy expenditure
- Includes energy expended during physical work, muscular activity, exercise, and structured exercise
- Maintains a healthy body weight and raises RMR
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
- Energy expended during daily activities other than sleeping, eating, or exercising
- Includes activities like walking at work, typing, walking to meetings, and fidgeting
- More active lifestyles result in higher NEAT
- Contributes to weight maintenance or weight loss
Energy Balance
- Balance between energy consumed (calories in) and energy expended (calories out)
- Overconsumption leads to energy storage
- Underexpending leads to energy loss
- Influenced by individual factors and total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)
Factors Influencing Energy Balance
- Increased caloric intake
- Decreased caloric expenditure
- Availability of cheap, calorie-dense food
- Sedentary lifestyles
- Less occupational and domestic work
- Less physical activity
Components of Energy Out
- Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
- Thermic Effect of Feeding (TEF)
- Thermic Effect of Activity (TEA)
- Non-Exercising Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
Activities to Promote NEAT
- Do additional tasks around the house
- Play with children
- Take 10-minute walks every 2 hours
- Walking meetings instead of sitting
- Stand-up desk or exercise ball
- Pedometer or smartwatch for activity tracking
- Pace and fidget more
- Take the stairs
- Adopt a more active lifestyle
- Walk or cycle instead of driving
- Manual tools and utensils instead of powered versions
Sleep and Energy Balance
- Sleep deprivation or restriction may reduce RMR and increase energy intake
- Leads to positive energy balance and weight gain
- Compromised sleep patterns are associated with increased odds of obesity
Metabolic Equivalent (MET)
- Measure of energy expenditure
- One MET is equivalent to 3.5 ml O2 / Kg/min
- Used to prescribe exercise training intensities
- Example: Leisurely walking is 2.5 METs, brisk walking is 5 METs
Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain
- Sleep deprivation can lead to an increased risk of obesity.
- Reduced sleep duration (4 hours/night for 5 nights) decreased resting metabolic rate (RMR) by 2.6%.
- Sleep-deprived individuals consume more calories from fatty foods than protein.
- Sleep deprivation can alter hormonal levels (leptin & ghrelin) that regulate hunger.
Energy Out: Hormones
- Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism, growth and development.
- Hyperthyroidism is characterized by increased resting energy expenditure and weight loss.
- Hypothyroidism is characterized by reduced resting energy expenditure and weight gain.
- Cortisol is released in response to stress, increasing blood glucose levels and stimulating gluconeogenesis.
- Testosterone plays a role in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism, and deficiency can lead to increased fat mass and impaired glucose tolerance.
Energy In: Appetite
- Leptin decreases appetite by signaling to the brain that enough food has been consumed.
- Ghrelin stimulates appetite and promotes fat storage.
- Cholecystokinin (CCK) stimulates digestion of fat and protein.
- Neuropeptide Y (NPY) stimulates appetite and fat storage.
Environmental Factors
- Busy schedules can lead to poor food choices and eating behaviors.
- Access to affordable healthy food influences the quality and amount of calories consumed.
- Psychological distress can alter eating behaviors, leading to increased intake of energy-dense foods.
Individual Variation
- There are individual differences in energy expenditure and nutrient absorption.
- Food processing affects nutrient availability and digestive processes.
Metabolic Energy Systems
- Energy is obtained from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
- ATP is the primary energy source for the body.
- Food is broken down into its simplest forms (glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids) during digestion.
- Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are metabolized to create ATP from ADP and free phosphate molecules.
ATP & Energy Systems
- The human body stores a limited amount of ATP, enough for a few seconds of intense activity.
- Three primary energy systems (ATP-PC, Anaerobic Glycolytic System, and Aerobic System) are used continuously, with their roles determined by the intensity and duration of the activity.
- Each system utilizes different fuel sources (ATP, PC, glucose, glycogen, fat) and replenishes ATP through distinct metabolic processes.
ATP-PC System (Phosphagen System)
- This system provides energy for short, intense bursts of activity lasting up to about 10 seconds.
- It uses the energy released from the breakdown of phosphocreatine (PC) stored in muscles.
- It is the quickest way to resynthesize ATP, but its limited PC stores lead to rapid fatigue.
- Creatine kinase breaks down PC into creatine and inorganic phosphate (Pi), releasing energy to form ATP.
- PC stores are replenished after about 2 minutes of rest.
Anaerobic (Glycolytic) System
- This system provides energy for medium to high-intensity activity lasting between 10 seconds and 2 minutes.
- It uses glucose from the blood or glycogen stored in muscles.
- Glycolysis generates ATP anaerobically by breaking down glucose.
- The end product of glycolysis is pyruvate, which can be converted into lactate or used in the Krebs cycle.
- The availability of oxygen determines the fate of pyruvate.
Aerobic Energy System
- This system provides energy for long-duration, low-intensity activities lasting from 2 minutes to several hours.
- It relies on oxygen for fuel and utilizes a mix of fat and carbohydrates.
- As exercise intensity increases, more carbohydrates are used, and at maximum levels, primarily rely on carbohydrates.
- The aerobic system includes the Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain, which generate ATP in mitochondria.
- Glucose, glycogen, plasma-free fatty acids, and intramuscular triglycerides are utilized as fuel.
- Complete oxidation of glucose through all steps (glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport chain) produces approximately 36 ATP molecules per molecule of glucose.
- Fat can also be used as energy for this system through beta-oxidation.
Energy System Utilization
- The primary energy system used depends on the activity's intensity and duration.
- High-intensity, short-duration activities (e.g., sprints) primarily rely on ATP-PC and anaerobic glycolytic systems.
- Moderate-intensity, longer-duration activities (e.g., cycling) predominantly use the aerobic system.
Getting Technical
- The respiratory exchange ratio (RER) measures the ratio of carbon dioxide produced to oxygen consumed.
- RER can be used to assess the primary fuel source being utilized (e.g., RER of 0.70 suggests mainly fat, 1.00 or above indicates primarily carbohydrates).
Summary
- Understanding energy systems is essential for coaches, trainers, and nutritionists to optimize athletic performance and manage body weight.
- By manipulating energy intake (food) and energy expenditure (activity), individuals can effectively manage their body composition.
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Explore the fundamentals of energy metabolism, including the First Law of Thermodynamics, energy balance, and the role of ATP. Understand how total daily energy expenditure and the balance between energy intake and expenditure affect health and performance.
