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When the fitness goal is to alter body composition, how should meals and nutrient intake be dispersed?
  1. Eat three large meals daily at evenly dispersed time intervals
  2. Distribute protein, calories and fat throughout the day and at each meal
  3. Eat as few as 1200 calories in order to deprive the body of excess energy sources
  4. Eat 6 large meals daily to maximize the increased metabolic response from exercise
Explanation
Answer: B - When the fitness goal is to alter body composition, protein, calorie and fat intake should be distributed throughout the day and at each meal. A caloric deficit is needed, but also the dispersion of food is important to avoid periods of extreme hunger or spikes in blood sugar.
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