NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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What is the RDA of CHO for non endurance based sports?
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30-40%
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40-50%
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50-60%
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65-70%
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -How much carbohydrate do we need? The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for carbohydrate is 130 grams per day for everyone over the age of one year (IOM, 2005). This is the amount of glucose needed for optimum brain and nervous system function.
Detailed explanation-2: -The strength/power athlete should eat approximately 2-3 grams per pound of body weight, with 55%–60% of their total daily energy intake from carbohydrates.
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