Why are the B vitamins especially important to an athlete?
A) During exercise large amounts of the B vitamins are lost in the urine.
B) Carbohydrates are a poor source of the B vitamins.
C) The B vitamins are directly involved in energy metabolism.
D) Active athletes cannot eat a sufficient amount of Calories to meet the RDAs for the B
vitamins.
C
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