Some athletes practice ________, a process that involves consuming a large amount of fat immediately prior to exercise to increase fat utilization during physical activity, thus sparing carbohydrate stores.

A. ketosis
B. glycogenesis
C. carbohydrate sparing
D. fat loading


Answer: D

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