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Fat Adaptation Strategies

Meaning

Fat Adaptation Strategies encompass a set of dietary, exercise, and nutritional interventions designed to enhance the body’s metabolic flexibility, specifically by increasing its reliance on fat oxidation for energy, particularly during sustained activity or periods of low carbohydrate availability. This metabolic state, often achieved through carbohydrate restriction and endurance training, improves fuel efficiency and spares glycogen stores. The clinical outcome is enhanced stamina, stable energy levels, and improved body composition due to increased utilization of stored adipose tissue. These strategies aim to shift the physiological preference for energy substrate.