Question

Portion control is a key factor in energy balance. Many people consume large amounts or portions sizes than their bodies need or that they realize.

Discuss how energy intake is modified when a person is an athlete, training for a sport, or participating in change when a person in high amounts of physical activity. How would portion sizes change or be modified?

Answer 1

Portion control understands of how much is a size of food and how many calories or how much food energy that food contains. Portion control (Food control) is important for body weight management as the weight is defined by the total calorie intake.

Carbohydrates maintain blood sugar levels to fuel exercise. They also reload glycogen which is the storage form of carbohydrates within muscles.

The recommended daily carbohydrate intake for athletes ranges from 6-10 g/kg body weight. Protein is the building block of muscle tissue. Usually if do more physical activity glycogen stored in the muscle will convert into energy and yes he has to consume more carbohydrate contained food.

Portion control is an essential element of food cost and quality control. It reduces food waste, ensures a consistent and quality product, expedites food preparation and service, and has a big impact on food cost.