When Exercise Duration Approaches Several Hours Per Day,carbohydrate Needs for Athletes

question 69

Multiple Choice

When exercise duration approaches several hours per day,carbohydrate needs for athletes increase up to ________.

• A)3 grams carbohydrate per kg body weight
• B)5 grams carbohydrate per kg body weight
• C)10 grams carbohydrate per kg body weight
• D)20 grams carbohydrate per kg body weight

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Definitions:

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries, often leading to restricted blood flow which can result in cardiovascular issues.

Bruit

A sound, usually abnormal, heard in auscultation that indicates the presence of turbulent flow within a blood vessel.

Auscultation

The act of listening to sounds within the body, typically using a stethoscope, as a method of diagnosing diseases or conditions.

Murmur

A sound, typically an abnormal one, heard in the heartbeat due to turbulent blood flow within the heart.