Question

Mark is a 35 year-old who has gained some weight since college. He participated in team sports in high school and college, but has had trouble staying active since graduation from college. He is 5' 10" and weighs 180 lb. His weight has stabilized, so he has been monitoring his food intake recently and found that he is consuming around 2800 Calories/day. His goal is to lose the 10 pounds he gained over the past year, but wants to gain muscle while losing fat. Since he knows that he needs help accomplishing his goals, he goes to a personal trainer to get advice on a diet and exercise program.

4. People often limit their intake of carbohydrate when trying to lose weight. Would you suggest Mark limit his intake of carbohydrate while engaging in a regular exercise program? Why or why not? What role does carbohydrate play in an exercise program?

Answer 1

ANSWER 1.

YES.I want to suggest mr.mark to limit his carbohydrate intake while joining an exercise and diet program

ANSWER 2.

WHY: Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy. If this supply is reduced, the body burns its stores of protein and fat for fuel.

so low carb diet will help mark to lose fat and making muscles.

mark should add good carbs in his diet because it will help to energies him As it takes longer to break down, he does not cause blood sugar levels to spike or rise too high. like

• whole fruit with the skin on
• whole grains
• high-fiber vegetables, such as sweet potatoes
• high-fiber beans and legumes

while bad carbs like

• white sugar, bread, pasta, and flour
• sugary drinks and juices
• cakes, candy, and cookies
• other processed foods that are easily broken down and quickly cause blood sugar levels to spike.

ANSWER 3.

as I said carbohydrate plays a role in exercise, aerobics, and cardio to energies body.

But when person want to lose weight with loss fat they should limit their carbohydrate intake and if they planning diet they should add good carbs with high fibers which will not harm the body by piling a high sugar level.