Abstract
The interaction between exercise and diet is crucial for human energy balance and body weight regulation. Ensuring appropriate energy availability is crucial for optimal performance in athletes and active people. Active individuals tend to tightly regulate energy balance as their bodies have adapted to the demands of training to ensure adequate energy is available. They would benefit from a balanced diet, with potentially higher protein intakes to support training demands. Certain nutritional ergogenic aids may also benefit training and performance. Regarding individuals seeking to optimize body composition, exercise alone may not always be sufficient due to compensatory changes in energy intake and non-exercise physical activity. However, regardless of weight loss, exercise has a myriad of positive benefits that will improve overall health. Exercise improves appetite responses to fixed meals, leading to earlier meal termination and satiety. Exercise has been shown to be effective for weight loss and maintenance regardless of adiposity or sex. Exercise is a crucial component of weight maintenance, assisting individuals in keeping off the weight they have lost. In conclusion, exercise and diet are closely linked and important contributors to human health.
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Schubert, M.M., Broom, D.R. (2019). Exercise and Diet. In: Meiselman, H. (eds) Handbook of Eating and Drinking. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75388-1_121-1
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