Figure 43.1 -Three Groups of Cyclists Consumed Three Different Types of Diets

question 36

Multiple Choice

Figure 43.1

-Three groups of cyclists consumed three different types of diets:
High-carbohydrate,a diet mixed in carbohydrates,fat,and protein,or a diet higher in protein and fat.The average time each group could spend cycling over a 6-hour period is shown in the above graph.
How could an athlete or trainer use the data to improve performance?

• A)Endurance is entirely related to diet.
• B)Maintaining elevated blood sugar improves performance.
• C)An early and dramatic drop in blood glucose is associated with improved endurance.
• D)Diet is not at all related to endurance.

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