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1. josh has a baseball tournament all weekend. which type of nutrient should he consume to give him the energy to last through the whole weekend?

a. fast - absorbing carbs
b. slow - absorbing carbs
c. protein
d. fats
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Explanation:

To determine the nutrient for sustained energy over a weekend baseball tournament, we analyze each option:

• Option A (Fast - absorbing carbs) provides quick but short - lived energy, not suitable for a long - duration event like a weekend tournament.
• Option B (Slow - absorbing carbs) are digested and absorbed gradually, providing a steady supply of glucose (energy) over an extended period, which is ideal for sustaining energy during a multi - day event.
• Option C (Protein) is mainly for muscle repair and growth, not the primary source of energy for prolonged physical activity.
• Option D (Fats) are a long - term energy source but are not as quickly accessible as carbohydrates for immediate - to - long - term energy needs during physical activity, and the body uses them more slowly compared to how it uses slow - absorbing carbs for sustained energy in this context.

Answer:

B. Slow - absorbing carbs