What Effect Does Taking Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Prior to Competition

question 30

Multiple Choice

What effect does taking vitamin and mineral supplements prior to competition have on a well-nourished athlete's performance?

• A)insignificant; there's little time to be combined with appropriate substances
• B)improves performance; athletes tend to be deficient in vitamins and minerals
• C)inhibits energy usage; supplements are difficult to digest during activity
• D)enhances endurance; vitamins have enough time to activate

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