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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.

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Answer:

She will feel slugish.

Step-by-step explanation:

carbohydrates and fats are two of the three main nutrients needed in our body.

Carbohydrates breaks down in the body and produce glucose. This glucose is the main source of energy of our body. ( Calorific value 9.4 cal / gm )

Fat are the sources of essential fatty acid in the body. It helps in absorbing Vitamin A , D, E, giving energy to body while poor in carbohydrates.

( Calorific value 4.1 cal / gm ) Have a nice Day!

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