Competitive athletes are vulnerable to marketing claims about ...

[tfester]

Competitive athletes are vulnerable to marketing claims about supplements and ergogenic aids because
 
  a. supplements are often cheaper than a ba-lanced diet.
  b. a slight increase in performance can allow them to win.
  c. very little is known about appropriate foods for athletes.
  d. supplements are more readily available than healthful foods.

Question 2

Because of the dietary influences of Buddhism, many Buddhists adhere to which of the following?
 
  A) Are lacto-ovo vegetarians
  B) May avoid garlic and onions
  C) Fast during Ramadan
  D) May avoid blood-colored root vegetables

[Moriaki]

Answer to Question 1

B
Competitive athletes are great targets for marketing supplements and ergogenic aids because very small differences in performance can make the difference between winning and losing. Supplements are usually more expensive than buying a balanced diet. There is a considerable amount of knowledge about appropriate foods for athletes. Healthful foods are generally more readily available than supplements.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Many Buddhists are lacto-ovo vegetarians.