What are metabolic and GI benefits of exercise?

What are metabolic and GI benefits of exercise?

• A. Increased triglyceride breakdown/gastric motility/body heat production/appetite/intestinal tone; weight control
• B. Decreased metabolism
• C. Delayed gastric emptying
• D. Reduced body heat production

Answer: (A)

Regular exercise boosts metabolism and GI function. Metabolically, it promotes increased triglyceride breakdown for energy during activity, improves lipid metabolism, and raises overall energy expenditure, with body heat production rising as the rate of metabolism speeds up. Appetite can be modulated by exercise through hormonal signals, aiding energy balance. GI-wise, regular activity can enhance gastric motility and intestinal tone, supporting digestion and bowel function. All together, these changes help with weight control and overall metabolic–GI health.

Regular exercise boosts metabolism and GI function. Metabolically, it promotes increased triglyceride breakdown for energy during activity, improves lipid metabolism, and raises overall energy expenditure, with body heat production rising as the rate of metabolism speeds up. Appetite can be modulated by exercise through hormonal signals, aiding energy balance. GI-wise, regular activity can enhance gastric motility and intestinal tone, supporting digestion and bowel function. All together, these changes help with weight control and overall metabolic–GI health.