Nutrition and Energy Balance Overview

Detailed Summary – Diet, Drugs & Hygiene Carbs are the body’s main energy source,

stored as glycogen and used for high-intensity exercise. Fats provide energy for low-intensity

activity and trained bodies use fat more efficiently. Protein repairs and builds muscles

and tissues and is used for recovery. Vitamins support skin, bones,

and immune health; minerals support oxygen transport, blood cells, teeth,

and bones. Water is essential for all cell reactions. Fibre improves digestion and helps control

appetite. High-intensity training burns more total calories but mostly carbs.

Low intensity burns a higher percentage of fat. After carbs are depleted,