NTR 401 Study Guide - Final Guide: Blood Sugar, Sports Drink, Weight-Bearing
15 May 2016
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Improved body composition: lower fat mass, increase muscle mass: cardiovascular health: increase hdl, lower bp. 2: decrease stress, enhance insulin action: lower glucose level, strengthens bone: weight bearing activity, aids in weight control. Chemical energy used by cells for muscle contractions. Only a small amount is stored in resting cells (2-4 sec. of work: cannot deplete atp stores, 50% is the lowest. Carbohydrates, fat, protein (use fat for long duration, not so intense activity: phosphocreatine (pcr) A high-energy compound that is formed and stored in the muscle cells. Activated instantly and replenish atp: store can be depleted. Not enough is stored or made in the muscle to sustain atp for more than a minute: glucose - the major fuel for short-term, high intensity, and medium term exercise. Two ways for carbs to be oxidized: Provides energy for 2 mins 3 hours of work. Temporary storage of glucose in the liver and muscle.
