Which of the following is true of post-exercise recovery?

A) Consuming 50 to 70 g of carbohydrates within the first hour of post-recovery can slow down the metabolic process of glycogen synthesis.
B) High-quality protein sources should be consumed during the post-exercise recovery phase because prolonged and intense exercise increases protein breakdown in muscles.
C) The rate of muscle glycogen synthesis is higher when carbohydrates are consumed alone during the post-exercise period than when carbohydrates and proteins are consumed together.
D) Consuming high-glycemic-index foods early in the recovery period helps facilitate glycogen resynthesis.


B

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