Dennis wants to gain weight, primarily as lean tissue. In addition to performing resistance exercise regularly, he should

A. increase his protein intake to 60% of total energy intake, eat more complex carbohydrates, and take a multivitamin/multimineral supplement.
B. supplement his diet with essential amino acids and limit his total fat intake to no more than 10% of total kilocalories.
C. add nutrient-dense, healthy sources of energy to his diet, including fatty fish, whole-grain cereals, nuts, peanut butter, and olive oil.
D. avoid aerobic activities on the days he doesn't lift weights and eat about 50% of total calories from saturated fat.


Answer: C

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