Why do athletes who restrict their energy intakes need more protein?
A) More protein will burned for energy.
B) Protein is converted to muscle glycogen when carbohydrate intake is restricted.
C) Protein maintains fluid balance.
D) Protein spares muscle glycogen from being used during exercise.
A
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