Bob drinks 6 cups of caffeinated coffee befe his long distance bike race. He does this so fatty acids will be released into the bloodstream in greater than nmal quantities to be used f energy and spare glycogen. Which of the following is true about fatty acid usage f energy?

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Caffeine can indeed increase the release of fatty acids into the bloodstream, which can be used for energy, potentially sparing glycogen stores. This strategy is recognized and sometimes used by athletes to enhance endurance performance, making option C incorrect as it suggests this is not a proven or promoted strategy. Fatty acids are primarily used for energy in aerobic conditions, not anaerobically (A is incorrect). Lipogenesis is the process of synthesizing fats, not breaking them down for energy (B is incorrect). While fatty acids are more efficiently used during lower intensity exercise rather than for intense exercise (D is incorrect), they still play a role in the energy system.

Bob Drinks 6 Cups of Caffeinated Coffee Befe His Long