BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
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Question
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An athlete is preparing to run a marathon (26.2 miles), decide which of the following meals she should eat the night before to provide the most energy for the race?
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eat a steak and drink a coffee
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load up on candy bars and chips
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eat pasta and drink water
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eat a bowl of cereal and drink an energy drink
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -High GI carbohydrate foods are best during a run as they release energy quickly. Choose specially designed sport gels and isotonic drinks, or try bananas, oranges, honey, dried fruit or gummy sweets such as jelly beans.
Detailed explanation-2: -Eat a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, such as breads, rice, pasta and starchy vegetables. This helps maximize your glycogen (energy) stores.
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