Nick is a competitive basketball player who generally plays almost the entire game (40 minutes total) each game. He does a lot of running each game, which involves intermittent high-intensity activity. During the game, what dietary advice do you have for Nick to maximize his athletic performance?

A. Focus on protein intake, consuming a protein shake at half-time of the game
B. Focus on intake of complex carbohydrates, snacking on pretzels or whole-grain crackers during time-outs
C. Focus on electrolyte intake, taking a salt supplement at half-time
D. Focus on hydration and carbohydrate intake, drinking water and/or a sports drink throughout the game


Answer: D

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