A client who is a body builder has noticed a decrease in muscle mass. What should the nurse suspect as the reason for this client's muscle mass change?
a. Fat restriction
b. Protein restriction
c. Use of ergogenic aids
d. Carbohydrate restriction
a. Fat restriction
A common practice among body builders is to restrict fat intake to decrease body fat levels. However, this can lead to decreased growth and development in younger athletes, deficiency of essential fats, and decreased muscle mass. Athletes do not typically restrict carbohydrate levels or protein levels. The use of ergogenic aids is associated with stimulation of the central nervous system and would not produce these symptoms.
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