Which statement best describes athletes who eat well-balanced diets?

a. These athletes are less likely than sedentary people to need vitamin-mineral supplements because training reduces the body's requirements.
b. These athletes are less likely than sedentary people to need vitamin-mineral supplements because they eat more food.
c. These athletes are more likely than sedentary people to need vitamin-mineral supplements because training increases the body's requirements.
d. These athletes are more likely than sedentary people to need vitamin-mineral supplements because they enhance performance effectively.
e. These athletes have increased caloric needs, and vitamin-mineral supplements along with balanced meals significantly improves their performance.


b

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