Raphael, a Linebacker, Is Starting for His School's Football Team

question 85

Multiple Choice

Raphael, a linebacker, is starting for his school's football team at their 10:30 a.m. game on Saturday. Among the following, his best pre-game food choice would be:

• A) a breakfast of scrambled eggs, toast, margarine, and coffee at 7:00 a.m.
• B) a snack of ice cream topped with hot fudge sauce and water at 8:30 a.m.
• C) a breakfast of pancakes with blueberry syrup and orange juice at 7:30 a.m.
• D) a snack of a banana, small box of raisins, and sports drink at 10:00 a.m.

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