A Varsity Sprinter Is Considering Taking Caffeine Pills Before His

question 13

Multiple Choice

A varsity sprinter is considering taking caffeine pills before his competition to help his performance. What information would you give him?

• A) Caffeine provides no performance benefits for any type of athletic events.
• B) Caffeine will help dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow to the muscles.
• C) He will not have to worry about adverse effects because caffeine does not have any.
• D) He needs to be aware that sport governing bodies prohibit high doses of caffeine.

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