Author Question: Why are carbohydrates important for athletes? A) Carbohydrates keep protein and fat intake from ... (Read 169 times)

corkyiscool3328

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
Why are carbohydrates important for athletes?
 A) Carbohydrates keep protein and fat intake from being too high, which can be harmful.
  B) Carbohydrates are the most appetite-suppressing nutrient.
  C) Sufficient carbohydrates are needed to resynthesize muscle glycogen.
  D) Carbohydrate intake results in a small diuretic effect.

Question 2

A male who is rigorously training on a nearly daily basis has an estimated daily energy need of ____ kcal/kg/d.
 A) 40
  B) 45
  C) 50
  D) 55



kaillie

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

Did you know?

Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates’s recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Did you know?

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library