Which of the Following Describes a Characteristic of Fat Use

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a characteristic of fat use during physical activity?

• A) Upon commencing an activity, blood fatty acids rise to provide an immediate source of fuel.
• B) Fat that is present within the muscle fibre represents the primary source of energy for that muscle.
• C) Athletes who consume a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet for even 1 day are at risk for depleting their glycogen reserves quickly.
• D) After consumption of a high-fat diet for at least 2 weeks, physical activities are performed as efficiently as from intake of a high-carbohydrate diet.

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Definitions:

Insulin

A pancreatic hormone that manages blood glucose levels by aiding glucose's entry into the body's cells.

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Substances that provide nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth, commonly found in food in the form of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.

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