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What have recent studies revealed about the effect of chromium supplements on body
  composition?
 
  A) Chromium's apparent support of muscle growth resulted from loss of body fat only.
  B) Chromium has no effect on muscle mass or body fat.
  C) Chromium promotes the growth of slow-twitch muscles but not fast-twitch muscles.
  D) Chromium supplements promote overall muscle mass only in research subjects who
  started out with enhanced chromium status.

Question 2

Some athletes take chromium supplements to
 
  A) aid in delivering oxygen to working muscles during exercise.
  B) conserve glycogen stores and delay fatigue during exercise.
  C) increase muscle mass and strength and decrease body fat.
  D) increase the use of fatty acids during endurance exercise.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C





 

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