LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name a benefit of eating carbohydrates for an athlete
A
gives you energy
B
repair muscles
C
build muscles
D
reduces fats
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After absorption, glucose can be converted into glycogen and stored in the liver and muscle tissue. It can then be used as a key energy source during exercise to fuel exercising muscle tissue and other body systems. Athletes can increase their stores of glycogen by regularly eating high-carbohydrate foods.

Detailed explanation-2: -Simple carbohydrate (also known as sugars): This carbohydrate is naturally found in fruit, vegetables, dairy, sugar-sweetened beverages and desserts. These act as fast energy sources. They are great for athletes immediately before or after competition or practices to help recover energy levels.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fruit. Oatmeal. Starchy vegetables (sweet/white potatoes, squash) Non-starchy vegetables (broccoli, leafy greens) Whole-grain bread or crackers. High-fiber, non-sugary cereals. Quinoa. Brown or wild rice.

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