... . This inner working of the human body leads to high lactate production. This leaves power athletes with a high energy production pathway that can utilize carbohydrates, phosphagen, and fat to manage higher intensity events, like sprinting. (Stellingwerff, Maughan, Burke, 2011) Carbohydrate oxidation is where sprinters get the majority ... fat, and alcohol. Sprint events themselves are quick and do not deplete glycogen stores completely. Therefore it is not necessary to eat excess carbohydrates on the days leading up to competition. It is best to keep glycogen stores at their normal level...

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... containing fats, the body absorbs fat through the lining of the intestines. As one type of energy source, fats play an important role in metabolism and contain more energy that carbohydrates and proteins. Excessive levels of triglycerides in the bloodstream, however, have been linked to an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and diabetes (American Heart Association, 2008b). At a medical checkup ... ...

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... effects will be genetic mutations and growth disturbances. For example, phytoplankton, the tiny plants that form the lowest layer of the ocean's food chains by converting sunlight and water into carbohydrates--have their growth reduced by increased ultraviolet light. So do pine trees. Unlike humans, insects see ultraviolet light, so the world will look different to insects, as the ozone layer ... ...

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