The term "supercompensation" refers to the

A. increase in muscle mass following heavy exercise.
B. consumption of a high-protein diet following weight training to increase muscle mass.
C. increase in muscle glycogen when exhaustive exercise is followed by a high-carbohydrate diet.
D. procedures for replacing fat stores following exhaustive exercise studies.


Answer: C

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