Which of the Following Is a Benefit of Glucose Polymer

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of glucose polymer sports drinks compared with sugar-containing drinks?

• A) Glucose polymer sports drinks supply more energy per gram of carbohydrate.
• B) Glucose polymer sports drinks require less digestion and therefore are absorbed faster into the circulation.
• C) Glucose polymer sports drinks attract less water in the GI tract and thus allow more water to remain in circulation.
• D) Glucose polymer sports drinks are absorbed much more slowly and therefore provide a more even carbohydrate load to the body.

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