Fat Burning Trivia 2

Question 1

Which hormone is often called the 'fat storage hormone' because high levels inhibit fat burning?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

Answer

Insulin signals cells to store energy, and elevated insulin levels suppress lipolysis, preventing fat from being released for fuel.

Question 2

What term describes the metabolic state where the body primarily burns fat for fuel instead of glucose?

Accepted Answer

Ketosis

Answer

Ketosis occurs when carbohydrate intake is very low, forcing the liver to produce ketone bodies from fat as the primary energy source.

Question 3

Approximately how many calories must be burned to lose one pound of body fat?

Accepted Answer

3,500 calories

Answer

One pound of body fat contains roughly 3,500 calories of stored energy, so a deficit of 3,500 calories is needed to lose that pound.

Question 4

Which type of exercise has been shown to elevate the metabolic rate for hours after the workout ends, a phenomenon known as EPOC?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity interval training (HIIT)

Answer

HIIT creates a significant oxygen debt that keeps the body burning extra calories during the recovery period, known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption.

Question 5

What is the primary fuel source used during low-intensity, long-duration aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

Stored fat (triglycerides)

Answer

At lower exercise intensities, the aerobic system has time to oxidize fatty acids, making stored triglycerides the dominant fuel.

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Fat Burning Trivia 2