Which of the Following Statements Concerning Carbohydrate Use as an Energy

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning carbohydrate use as an energy source is FALSE?

• A) it supplies about 40 percent of the body's energy at rest
• B) it is the main fuel during exercise of high intensity
• C) most athletes should consume large amounts just prior to performance for quick energy
• D) intake during performance may help to prolong endurance capacity in very prolonged events
• E)the major source of carbohydrate energy during exercise is muscle glycogen and a well-fed athlete will have enough for over an hour of exercise

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