What are the 3 macronutrients and their fundamental characteristics? Which are used for energy?

What are the muscle and blood fuel sources respectively?

What is the relationship between exercise intensity and…

Use of fat?
Use of carbs?

What is the relationship between muscle glycogen and exercise intensity? What effect does that have on muscle glycogen and performance during exercise?

Describe the 2 different ways in which the liver produces glucose. How do these processes change with increased exercise intensity? Which one contributes more glucose at high intensity?

Does glucose uptake increase or decrease with increase exercise intensity?

Can muscle glycogen be transported?

Is there more lipid or carb storage in muscles?

What is the recommended daily protein intake?

What is the relationship between lipolysis and insulin?

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Exercise Physiology (Carbohydrates, Fats, and Protein) Note on Concept questions, created by Emily Krueger on 14/04/2017.

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