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Glycogen stores and endurance are increased by increasing fat intake. True False

Solution

FALSE. glycogen stores increase by increasing carbohydrate content in diet . Muscle glycogen is the main source of energy in intense endurance events. As that glycogen is used up, athletic performance is jeopardized.However, the greater the amount of stored muscle glycogen, the greater the endurance potential of the body. this can be done by carbohydrate loading which improves endurance and increases glycogen stores in the body.