An athlete complains of weakness, rapid weight gain and muscle spasms. What may be the cause?

a. lack of adequate rest
b. too much exercise
c. carbohydrate loading
d. not enough iron


Ans: c. carbohydrate loading

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A. premature infants. B. those who follow a vegetarian diet. C. people with fat malabsorption. D. those who smoke cigarettes.

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A) ?digested by gastrointestinal proteases B) ?rapidly degraded by salivary secretions C) ?mostly absorbed in original form from the stomach D) ?completely absorbed in original form from the jejunum

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