An athlete needs a quick energy source before running a race. Which type of food would be most helpful in providing this energy?

Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which the body can use quickly for energy during exercise. Foods rich in proteins are important for growth and repair, but they are not the body's quickest energy source. Therefore, foods rich in carbohydrates would be most helpful before a race.

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