When an athlete's maximal performance is desired, carbohydrates are a more efficient fuel than fat because ________.
A. carbohydrate is oxidized more rapidly than fatty acids
B. more ATP is produced per unit of oxygen consumed
C. muscles get used to using carbohydrate as a fuel
D. we consume more carbohydrate than fat or protein
Answer: A
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