Author Question: As a rule of thumb, which of the following best describes pre-event carbohydrate recommendations? ... (Read 202 times)

aabwk4 · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

As a rule of thumb, which of the following best describes pre-event carbohydrate recommendations?
A) 100 g 2 hours prior
B) 1 g/kg 1 hour prior, 2 g/kg 2 hours prior, 3 g/kg 3 hours prior
C) 50 of the athlete's usual carbohydrate intake
D) No rule of thumb as pre-event carbohydrate intake must be calculated precisely

Question 2

What is the primary benefit to consuming a high-carbohydrate meal three hours prior to competition?
A) Enhanced liver glycogen
B) Enhanced muscle glycogen
C) Enhanced fat oxidation
D) Enhanced fat mobilization