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Why should fiber-rich foods be avoided in an athlete's pregame meal?
 
  a. The fiber delays absorption of fat.
  b. The fiber interferes with glycolysis.
  c. The meal crowds out more energy-dense foods.
  d. The fiber retains water in the GI tract that would otherwise be absorbed.
  e. The meal will be digested and absorbed too rapidly to be useful.

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Which of the following is a feature of creatine supplementation in athletes?
 
  a. It may enhance performance of endurance athletes.
  b. Long-term use adversely affects liver and kidney function.
  c. It may enhance performance of weight lifters and sprinters.
  d. It induces short-term weight loss consisting primarily of lean tissue.
  e. It is especially useful for distance swimmers.



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ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

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