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| What is Hunger ? |
Hunger is an unpleasant sensation that an individual experiences when circulating blood glucose levels decrease; it can be alleviated through eating. Hunger should be avoided by all athletes to help prevent energy loss. Athletes must be aware of the signs of hunger.
Hunger appears in various ways, but most athletes recognize hunger by only stomach pangs. After stomach pangs have been sensed, too many hours have passed without feeding the body. Other hunger cues can include fatigue, poor concentration, headaches, irritability, shakiness, and sleep disturbances. These symptoms are usually felt before the stomach pangs and should be acted on immediately to prevent more intense hunger and additional energy loss. Being able to detect your body’s hunger cues is important, as this will stabilize energy and metabolism throughout the day, leading to superior mental and physical performance.
References : 100 Question And Answer About Sports Nutrition and Exercise, Lilah Al-Masri MS RD CSSD LD and Simon Bartlett PhD CSCS ATC
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