Why Would an Endurance Athlete Limit the Amount of Fat

question 62

Multiple Choice

Why would an endurance athlete limit the amount of fat in a pre-competition meal?

• A) To contribute to faster dehydration.
• B) To delay gastric emptying.
• C) To slow the metabolism of carbohydrate.
• D) To avoid feeling hungry

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