Which of the following is NOT a reason athletes have higher dietary protein needs than sedentary individuals?
A. During exercise more protein is needed to carry oxygen in the blood.
B. During exercise additional protein is needed to make glucose to prevent hypoglycemia.
C. During exercise additional protein is needed to repair the tissue damaged during exercise.
D. During exercise, protein is used as a primary source of energy.
Answer:D
Which of the following is NOT a reason athletes have higher dietary protein needs than sedentary individuals?
A. During exercise more protein is needed to carry oxygen in the blood. B. During exercise additional protein is needed to make glucose to prevent hypoglycemia. C. During exercise additional protein is needed to repair the tissue damaged during exercise. D. During exercise, protein is used as a primary source of energy.