Question

The diet of a highly trained athlete tends to be relatively low in fat because the need for carbohydrate and protein is relatively high. Group of answer choices False True

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement is true

Explanation:

The diet of a highly trained athlete contains a low amount of fat compared to carbohydrates and proteins. For elite athlete, a diet which have more carbohydrates is recommended because carbohydrate is most crucial for athlete because it allows the athlete to obtain the best in functional activity of muscles.

If an athlete takes 2,500 calories than the calorie added by fat would not be more than 20%. Athlete needs protein to build the muscles and perform well. Therefore the statement is true.