Dennis Wants to Gain Weight,primarily as Lean Tissue

question 20

Multiple Choice

Dennis wants to gain weight,primarily as lean tissue.In addition to performing resistance exercise regularly,he should

• A)increase his protein intake to 60% of total energy intake,eat more complex carbohydrates,and take a multivitamin/multimineral supplement.
• B)add nutrient-dense,healthy sources of energy to his diet,including fatty fish,whole-grain cereals,nuts,peanut butter,and olive oil.
• C)avoid aerobic activities on the days he doesn't lift weights and eat about 50% of total calories from saturated fat.
• D)supplement his diet with essential amino acids and limit his total fat intake to no more than 10% of total kilocalories

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