Of all the possible alternatives, why are carbohydrates the preferred energy source?
As long as carbohydrate is available, the human brain depends exclusively on it as an energy source. Most cells depend on glucose for their fuel to some extent, and the cells of the brain and the rest of the nervous system depend almost exclusively on glucose for their energy.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
How many calories is a patient receiving if they are receiving a continuous drip of 2.0 kcal/cc at a rate of 40 cc/hour?
a. 2200 b. 1500 c. 1900 d. 2400
Glycogen is
A. a polysaccharide made by plants. B. the form of carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue. C. the form of fat stored in fat cells. D. a simple sugar in grapes and honey.
Which of the following is true?
a. A high-carbohydrate diet (>7 g/kg) will result in higher muscle glycogen concentrations. b. To achieve high muscle glycogen concentrations, an athlete must follow the classical supercompensation protocol. c. Higher carbohydrate intake can prevent overtraining. d. A high-carbohydrate diet is composed of 70% carbohydrate or more. e. All statements are true.