Athletes should pay close attention to carbohydrate intake because:

A) glucose is the primary energy-yielding macronutrient that fuels activities with high energy demands.
B) glucose enhances physical performance beyond the natural gains obtained through physical training alone.
C) glucose plays an important role in counteracting the oxidative damage of free radicals.
D) glucose facilitates blood flow and the subsequent delivery of nutrients and oxygen to muscles.


A

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