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silviawilliams41

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A varsity sprinter is considering taking caffeine pills before his competition to help his performance. What information would you give him?
 a. Caffeine provides no performance benefits for any type of athletic events.
 b. Caffeine will help dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow to the muscles.
 c. He will not have to worry about adverse effects because caffeine does not have any.
  d. He needs to be aware that sport governing bodies prohibit high doses of caffeine.
 e. Even in low doses, caffeine causes stomach upset, nervousness, irritability, headaches, dehydration, and diarrhea.

Question 2

The term ergogenic:
 a. on food and supplement labels is regulated by the FDA.
 b. is associated with supplements claimed to prevent chronic diseases.
  c. implies that the product is safe to consume.
 d. implies that a product has special work-enhancing powers.
 e. means capable of halting oxidative stress and reducing inflammation.


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rekilledagain

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d


silviawilliams41

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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