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Physical exercise as a modulator of adaptation to low and high carbohydrate and low and high fat intakes.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10365988     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Quantification of the metabolic response aids in ascertaining the nature and extent of the energy requirements imposed by exercise. During high intensity exercise, virtually all of the energy is supplied by the net oxidation of glycogen while fat oxidation plays a more prominent role during lower intensity exercise. Therefore, the lower limit of carbohydrate required above resting needs is equal to the portion of the total energy cost derived from carbohydrate sources. There is no upper limit of additional carbohydrate intake that could be eaten to satisfy the extra caloric requirement since carbohydrate intake will restore any endogenous energy stores that were used during exercise, regardless of the intensity of exercise. The recommendation of a high carbohydrate intake to provide caloric balance in exercising individuals is supported by the observation that exercise performance at high intensity is improved by a high carbohydrate diet, and exercise performance at low intensity is relatively insensitive to the source of the caloric intake. Limited dietary studies are consistent with predictions based on the metabolic response. At exercise intensities below 65% VO2 max, the percent fat and carbohydrate in the diet makes little difference on exercise performance, provided adequate time is allowed to adapt to a high-fat diet. On the other hand, exercise ability during high-intensity exercise is significantly limited by a high-fat diet. A consideration of importance beyond the aspect of energy balance is the anabolic effect of insulin on muscle protein synthesis after exercise. Provision of carbohydrate after exercise is likely to stimulate muscle protein synthesis to a greater extent than a corresponding amount of fat. Dietary fats may offer practical advantages to the athlete but if fats are consumed at the expense of carbohydrate intake, many established benefits of high carbohydrate intake in terms of performance may be sacrified.
Authors:
S L Miller; R R Wolfe
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  European journal of clinical nutrition     Volume:  53 Suppl 1     ISSN:  0954-3007     ISO Abbreviation:  Eur J Clin Nutr     Publication Date:  1999 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-07-15     Completed Date:  1999-07-15     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8804070     Medline TA:  Eur J Clin Nutr     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  S112-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adaptation, Physiological / physiology*
Dietary Carbohydrates* / administration & dosage,  metabolism
Dietary Fats* / administration & dosage,  metabolism
Energy Intake / physiology*
Energy Metabolism / physiology*
Exercise / physiology*
Glycogen / metabolism
Humans
Nutritional Requirements
Oxidation-Reduction
Oxygen Consumption
Physical Endurance
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Dietary Carbohydrates; 0/Dietary Fats; 9005-79-2/Glycogen

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