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For every physical activity, the body requires energy and the amount depends on the duration and type of activity. Energy is measured in Calories and is obtained from the body stores or the food we eat. Glycogen is the main source of fuel used by the muscles to enable you to undertake both aerobic and anaerobic exercise. If you train with low glycogen stores, you will feel constantly tired, training performance will be lower and you will be more prone to injury and illness.
A calorie (cal) is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1g of water 1°C from 14° to 15°C. A kilocalorie (kcal) is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1000g of water 1°C.
Just like our bodies, our brains need to be well-nourished to perform optimally. As a result, good nutrition and eating well is one of the best things we can do to slow down cognitive decline so that our brains function at their best whatever our age.
There’s growing scientific evidence that diet may have an important part to play in improving the way our mind works to boost mental performance and mood. And better still, what’s good for our brain is also good for our body, ultimately helping us to lose weight and shape up.
Nutrient Balance
Carefully planned nutrition must provide an energy balance and a nutrient balance.
The nutrients are:
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