An Endurance Athlete Has Been Experiencing Abdominal Cramping and Diarrhea

question 1

Multiple Choice

An endurance athlete has been experiencing abdominal cramping and diarrhea and suspects that these symptoms are related to her pre-exercise meal. Which strategy should she try?

• A) Include more semisolid or liquid foods.
• B) Increase foods known to be constipating.
• C) Eliminate food and fluid intake prior to exercise.
• D) Increase the volume of food normally consumed.
• 189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training.
• Training Year
• Sept
• Oct
• Nov
• Dec
• Jan
• Feb
• Mar
• Apr
• May
• June
• July
• Aug
• Preparation
• Competition
• Transition
• General training; focus on endurance
• Specific training; focus on increasing power and strength
• Practice races
• Racing season
• Active recovery

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