Why Do Athletes Who Restrict Their Energy Intakes Need More

question 109

Multiple Choice

Why do athletes who restrict their energy intakes need more protein?

• A) More protein will burned for energy
• B) Protein is converted to muscle glycogen when carbohydrate intake is restricted
• C) To maintain fluid balance
• D) To spare muscle glycogen from being used during exercise

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