Which of the following is a known effect of an inadequate intake of dietary fat in endurance and ultraendurance athletes?
a. Increased dietary cholesterol production in the liver
b. Decreased muscle and liver glycogen stores
c. Inability to adequately replenish muscle triglycerides
d. Improved performance
c
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