What Characteristic Should an Athlete's Pregame Meal Have

question 53

Multiple Choice

What characteristic should an athlete's pregame meal have?

• A) It should be moderate in protein.
• B) It should be high in fibre.
• C) It should be carbohydrate rich.
• D) It should contain at least 1,000 kcals.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that increases the body's readiness for action in times of stress, known as the fight or flight response.

Neuron Clusters

Groups of neurons located closely together in the brain, often linked by common functions or processes.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response during stressful situations.