When first presented, what benefits were associated with "fat loading"? Select all that apply.

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The idea behind fat loading was that if a progressively greater percentage of fat was consumed in the diet, then fat oxidation would be increased during exercise. Energy would be produced from fat, and therefore carbohydrate stores could be spared. By shifting to using more fat for fuel, it would take longer to deplete muscle glycogen stores, and long-distance activities could be maintained for a longer period of time at a higher intensity.

When First Presented, What Benefits Were Associated with "Fat Loading