A client who is a short-distance sprinter asks about anaerobic and aerobic exercise. Which response should the nurse make to this client?
a. "Aerobic energy is created solely from fat metabolism."
b. "Long-distance running and sprinting are both classified as aerobic exercises."
c. "Glucose is required to perform anaerobic energy for sprinting short distances."
d. "Long-distance running is an anaerobic exercise and sprinting is an aerobic exercise."
c. "Glucose is required to perform anaerobic energy for sprinting short distances."
Glucose provides energy for anaerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercises are those that involve short bursts of energy expenditure that last up to 2 minutes. Aerobic exercises are those that require oxygen and metabolism of glucose and fat. Long-distance running is classified as an aerobic exercise and sprinting for short distances is typically an anaerobic exercise.
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