Question

19 multiple choice 2 points what food should be emphasized in the meal prior to an athletic competition? protein foods such as steak for muscle power foods with unsaturated fats such as oil and vinegar salad dressing for strong heart function foods with sugar like a candy bar for quick energy foods with complex carbohydrate such as baked potato

Explanation:

Before an athletic competition, the body needs a sustained source of energy. Complex carbohydrates (like baked potatoes) are broken down slowly, providing steady energy. Protein (steak) is for muscle repair/growth, not immediate energy. Unsaturated fats (salad dressing) are not a primary energy source for short - term athletic needs. Simple sugars (candy bar) give a quick but short - lived energy spike and may lead to a crash. So complex carbs are best.

Answer:

D. foods with complex carbohydrate such as baked potato