Caroline goes for a 3-4 mile run nearly every morning before she goes to work. Lately, she has been increasing her distance in preparation for running her first half-marathon in a few months. Caroline normally just drinks a glass of water before she heads out on her run. However, now that she has been going a further distance with each run, she has been feeling sluggish those last couple of miles of the run. To optimize her athletic performance and maintain energy levels, Caroline might consider all of the following except ________.
A. avoid high-fiber breakfast foods, such as bran cereal
B. eat a breakfast with a moderate amount of protein, such as almonds and fresh berries mixed in with Greek yogurt
C. eat a breakfast low in fat to avoid GI upset
D. eat a high-sugar breakfast, such as a bowl of refined cereal, before exercising
Answer: D
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