Acarbohydrate-rich meal 3 to 4 hours prior to competition benefits an endurance athlete in which of the following ways? a. maximizes free-floating fatty acidsb. enhances body's ability to use protein as energy sourcesc. facilitates anaerobic glycolysisd. increases muscle and liver glycogen stores

Option D

Explanation:

The carbohydrates rich meal will help the athlete in competition as it will help in increasing the endurance of the body.

A carbohydrate rich meal will increase the glycogen stores in the muscles and liver which will increase the ability of the athlete.

The reserves will allow more aerobic respiration which will increase the efficiency of sportsman.

hence, the correct answer is option D