Question

which are classified as performance - enhancing drugs? select three options. vitamins protein powders steroid precursors anabolic steroids human growth hormone

Explanation:

• Vitamins are essential nutrients for normal bodily functions but not performance - enhancing drugs in the context of enhancing athletic performance beyond normal physiological levels.
• Protein powders are dietary supplements to support muscle growth and repair but are not considered performance - enhancing drugs in the same way as the others.
• Steroid precursors can be converted into anabolic steroids in the body and are used to enhance muscle growth and athletic performance.
• Anabolic steroids are synthetic variations of the male sex hormone testosterone and are well - known performance - enhancing drugs that increase muscle mass and strength.
• Human growth hormone (HGH) is used to enhance athletic performance by promoting muscle growth, reducing fat, and improving recovery.

Answer:

C. steroid precursors, D. anabolic steroids, E. human growth hormone