Carbohydrates are used at a high rate at the beginning of exercise, since our fat stores can’t be broken down as quickly to make energy (ATP). Consumption of carbohydrates prior to exercise increases an athlete’s energy stores in the body and helps delay the onset of fatigue. Sugar (glucose) is stored mainly in the liver and muscles as glycogen. Glycogen stores get […]
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On September 12th, the Chicago Dietetic Association (CDA) held their first annual dinner meeting on the UIC campus. As current chair of the CDA Programs Committee, I wanted to spice up this event and expose our members to some local Chicago food trucks. One hundred of our members enjoyed the tastes of three different food trucks […]
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