NUTRITION
SPORTS NUTRITION
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reducing the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
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providing fuel for actively working muscles
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preventing athletes from “hitting the wall” and being forced to switch to use ‘fats only’ as a fuel source
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All of the above/answers
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Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrate is an important energy source during exercise. During short, heavy exercise it may be the only energy source for the working muscle and may be derived exclusively from the glycogen stores within the muscle fibers themselves.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrate loading is a type of diet where foods high in carbohydrates are eaten a few days prior to or right before an event; this is believed to help aid and provide energy during long-term endurance events.
Detailed explanation-3: -Studies have shown that during exercise lasting approximately 1 h in duration, a mouth rinse or small amounts of carbohydrate can result in a performance benefit. A single carbohydrate source can be oxidized at rates up to approximately 60 g/h and this is the recommendation for exercise that is more prolonged (2–3 h).