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Fat Oxidation

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Use of fatty acids as fuel through oxidative metabolism.

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Definition

Use of fatty acids as fuel through oxidative metabolism. In sports nutrition, its relevance depends on the athlete, event, training phase and practical context.

Practical use

Use this term within an individualized food-first plan that supports training, recovery, health and competition demands.

Sources

  1. Nutrition for Athletics — 2019 IAAF Consensus StatementWorld Athletics · Consensus statement · 2019↗
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