Physical Education A-Level
Energy and nutrient replenishment
What Energy and nutrient replenishment means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Energy and nutrient replenishment
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Carbohydrate replenishes muscle and liver glycogen, protein provides amino acids for muscle protein synthesis, and micronutrients such as calcium and vitamin D support bone remodelling.
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