Too large a volume of food or fluid consumed too close to exercise can result in gastrointestinal distress because ____.
A) hormones related to nausea and vomiting are released
B) the autonomic nervous system is negatively affected
C) heart rate is reduced when the stomach is full
D) the onset of exercise increases the blood flow to muscles and decreases the blood flow to the gastrointestinal tract

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Too much food or fluid consumed close to exercise can result in gastrointestinal distress because the onset of exercise increases the blood flow to muscles and decreases the blood flow to the gastrointestinal tract, potentially causing discomfort or nausea.

Too Large a Volume of Food or Fluid Consumed Too