On Thursdays, you get together with friends to play soccer at the park. One of your friends, Jenny, recently started a high fat, low carbohydrate diet. She commented to you that she feels sluggish and tired when she plays soccer. Based on your knowledge of exercise and fuel sources, explain why she feels this way.

On Thursdays, you get together with friends to play soccer at the park. One of your friends, Jenny, recently started a high fat, low carbohydrate diet. She commented to you that she feels sluggish and tired when she plays soccer. Based on your knowledge of exercise and fuel sources, explain why she feels this way.

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter24: Energy- And Protein- Modified Diets For Metabolic And Respiratory Stress

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