Why Do Athletes Who Restrict Their Energy Intakes Need More

question 74

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) Protein maintains fluid balance.
• D) Protein spares muscle glycogen from being used during exercise.

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