Glucose, also known as blood sugar, is a monosaccharide that can be found in foods and the body uses it for energy. It provides almost all the energy in the human brain and it is the body’s preferential source of energy during exercise but it cannot be eaten directly. The body takes carbohydrates, breaks them down,…
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Introducing Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of energy during a tennis match. They play different roles depending on their form. Carbohydrates are the ideal form of energy during anaerobic metabolism (short duration/high intensity activities; e.g. 100m sprint). At the molecular level a carbohydrate atom consists of: 6 carbon (C) molecules 12 hydrogen (H) molecules 6…