Why Is a Carbohydrate-Restricted Diet That Results in Ketosis Not

question 98

Multiple Choice

Why is a carbohydrate-restricted diet that results in ketosis not recommended for non-diabetic athletes?

• A) The risk of developing ketoacidosis is too great and potentially fatal
• B) The majority of weight lost would be lost as water and skeletal muscle
• C) The ability to train would be diminished due to inadequate replenishment of glycogen stores
• D) Loss of weight as fat would inhibit training at higher intensities

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