What should athletes eat after exercise?

What will be an ideal response?


Immediately after exercise, simple carbohydrates plus protein should be consumed to replenish depleted glycogen and begin protein repair.

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The primary function of vitamin D is the regulation of the use of calcium and phosphorus within the body

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Felicity's LDL cholesterol level is too high. To lower her cholesterol level, she took large doses of a certain vitamin supplement, but she experienced severe facial flushing as a result. Based on this information, which vitamin did she take?

A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin B-12 C. Riboflavin D. Niacin

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What is the term used to describe eating non-nutritive substances such as lead paint chips or clay?

a. bulimia b. metallothionein c. pica d. hypovitaminosis e. hypochromic disorder

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The increase in the concentration of contaminants in the tissues of animals high on the food chain is termed

a. bioaccumulation. b. hyperconcentration. c. evolutionary containment. d. functional high-level accumulation. e. biomassing.

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