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What nutrient is essential for the formation of hemoglobin and plays a role in preventing Anemia, weakness, and fatigue?
What nutrient is essential for the formation of hemoglobin and plays a role in preventing Anemia, weakness, and fatigue?
Which essential nutrient is important for stunted growth, bone development, nerve function, and blood clotting?
Which essential nutrient is important for stunted growth, bone development, nerve function, and blood clotting?
What are some signs of Zinc deficiency?
What are some signs of Zinc deficiency?
Why is it recommended to consume a meal low in fat and fiber before exercising?
Why is it recommended to consume a meal low in fat and fiber before exercising?
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How can the food eaten before exercise impact performance?
How can the food eaten before exercise impact performance?
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What is the benefit of consuming food products high in simple sugars right before exercise?
What is the benefit of consuming food products high in simple sugars right before exercise?
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What is the primary source of energy for muscles and the brain during exercise?
What is the primary source of energy for muscles and the brain during exercise?
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Which macronutrient is stored in muscles as glycogen and used during physical activity for energy?
Which macronutrient is stored in muscles as glycogen and used during physical activity for energy?
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Which essential nutrient is only needed in very small amounts by the body?
Which essential nutrient is only needed in very small amounts by the body?
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Why are macronutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water crucial for the body?
Why are macronutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water crucial for the body?
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What is the main function of carbohydrates in an athlete's diet?
What is the main function of carbohydrates in an athlete's diet?
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Which category of food is crucial for athletes due to its role as a critical macronutrient?
Which category of food is crucial for athletes due to its role as a critical macronutrient?
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Why is proper food intake during exercise important?
Why is proper food intake during exercise important?
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What is the recommended amount of carbohydrates to eat every hour for a heavy exercise of more than one hour?
What is the recommended amount of carbohydrates to eat every hour for a heavy exercise of more than one hour?
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Why is it recommended to consume water every 15-30 minutes during exercise?
Why is it recommended to consume water every 15-30 minutes during exercise?
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What should an individual consume after exercise to reload the body's glycogen supply?
What should an individual consume after exercise to reload the body's glycogen supply?
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What is the recommended time frame to eat after exercise?
What is the recommended time frame to eat after exercise?
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What should an individual do if there are no plans of exercise for a day or so?
What should an individual do if there are no plans of exercise for a day or so?
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