If the boxer wanted to be more confident and less stressed as he entered the fight, a good strategy would be to ________.
| assume a power pose for a period of time before the fight |
| drink milk to increase the amount of calcium in his blood |
| take iodide tablets to insure that sufficient thyroxin is produced |
| eat a large amount of carbohydrates to be sure glucose is properly regulated |
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