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NUTRITION & EXERCISE - FATS
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Total cards: 3•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What do fats do and list least 3 examples of it
Back (Answer)
• Fats are either broken down in to fatty acids, which is found in adipose tissue and blood, or as triglycerides which is in the muscle E.g. - Oli - Margarine - Butter - Cheese - Fatty meats
#2
Front (Question)
Explain why fats is the most plentiful source of potential energy
Back (Answer)
• As they are the body’s most preferred use of fuel source at rest and submaximal exercise.
#3
Front (Question)
Trained athletes can utilise fats as a fuel source at higher intensities when compared with untrained athletes leading to a what?
Back (Answer)
Leading to glycogen sparing and the ability to work at a greater intensity for longer