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Omar Is a Marathon Runner

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Omar is a marathon runner. He tells you that he has heard that fat is the primary energy source used for endurance events and that he is going to switch to a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet to improve his performance. Do you agree with him? Why or why not?


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