Brian is thinking of taking creatine supplements to improve his performance as a marathon runner. The dietitian advises him that creatine supplements _____.
A)are of some benefit to athletes participating in low-intensity, endurance sports such as long-distance running
B)do not enhance high-intensity, short-duration athletic performance such as sprinting or power lifting; however, there is considerable evidence that they do benefit athletes participating in low-intensity, endurance sports such as long-distance running
C)may enhance high-intensity, short-duration athletic performance such as sprinting or power lifting; however, there is little evidence that they benefit athletes participating in low-intensity, endurance sports such as long-distance running
D)are of considerable benefit to athletes participating in either high-intensity, short-duration athletic events such as sprinting or power lifting or low-intensity, endurance sports such as long-distance running

Question

Brian is thinking of taking creatine supplements to improve his performance as a marathon runner. The dietitian advises him that creatine supplements  _____.
A)are of some benefit to athletes participating in low-intensity, endurance sports such as long-distance running
B)do not enhance high-intensity, short-duration athletic performance such as sprinting or power lifting; however, there is considerable evidence that they do benefit athletes participating in low-intensity, endurance sports such as long-distance running
C)may enhance high-intensity, short-duration athletic performance such as sprinting or power lifting; however, there is little evidence that they benefit athletes participating in low-intensity, endurance sports such as long-distance running
D)are of considerable benefit to athletes participating in either high-intensity, short-duration athletic events such as sprinting or power lifting or low-intensity, endurance sports such as long-distance running

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Creatine supplements are known to enhance performance in high-intensity, short-duration activities like sprinting or power lifting, but there is little evidence supporting their benefit in low-intensity, endurance sports like long-distance running.

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