The effect of exercise and healthy nutrition on controlling blood sugar levels

Abstract

Due to the lack of focus on the functional and biochemical foundations when exercising accompanied by healthy nutrition, the researchers decided to study this scientific aspect according to modern foundations in order to control blood sugar levels and bring those who practice sports activities with healthy nutrition to a good level.

The blood sugar level is an important indicator for identifying the level of physical and functional development, in addition to understanding the process of developing appropriate programs for those practicing sports. Through this, their effect can be known by observing the rise and fall of the sugar level, each of which depends on the type of sports activity.

The study aimed to identify the effect of exercising on controlling blood sugar levels among a sample of young athletes in Babil Governorate, aged between 21-25 years. It consisted of (9) athletes who were chosen intentionally and are the champions of Babil Governorate in running (100). AD - and 1500 AD - 5000 AD) and their number is 3 in each event. The researchers used the experimental method to solve the research problem, and after processing the data using appropriate statistical laws, a number of results were reached, the most important of which are:

1- The appearance of an increase in blood sugar levels for both 1500 m and 5000 m runners as a result of the catabolism of a quantity of stored glycogen in addition to the stored fats and their decomposition.

2- There is no increase in blood sugar levels in short-distance runners (100 m).

3-Identifying the functional and chemical changes improves the body’s response and control of the tasks of its various organs, which is needed by athletes in general and short- and medium-distance athletes in particular.

The researchers recommended:

1- Conduct periodic laboratory tests for all sports practitioners

At various levels because of its benefit to their health and the continued development of their level

2- The results of tests for biochemical variables in the blood of all practitioners must be made available to trainers and specialists during the development of training curricula in order for these curricula to be based on scientific foundations.