NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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How can a lack of carbohydrates affect performance?
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No energy stores for endurance events
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Body will turn to use water storage instead
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Increase building of the muscles
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fasten the repair of tissues
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates are broken down by the body and turned into glycogen; which is stored in muscles. Carbohydrate loading is believed to place high amounts of glycogen into muscles in turn aiding in physical performance and long-term endurance.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates that are not needed for energy right away are first stored in the liver and muscle for later use in the form of glycogen. Excessive intake of carbohydrates will be converted and stored as fat.
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