A healthy diet can impact exercise or sports performance in many ways.  All of the following are specific benefits of a healthy diet on physical performance except ________.

A. enhanced energy-producing metabolic pathways
B. prevention of muscle tissue damage
C. decreased muscle tissue growth
D. enhanced mental functioning


Answer: C

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