Getting the timing right of eating HIGH GI Carbohydrates before a competition (0-15 minutes) is important as it ensures ..... is prevented

SPORTS NUTRITION

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Getting the timing right of eating HIGH GI Carbohydrates before a competition (0-15 minutes) is important as it ensures ____ is prevented

A	rebound hyperglycaemia
B	rebound hypoglycaemia
C	high levels of blood glucose
D	low levels of stored glycogen

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Moderate to high GI foods may be most beneficial during the first 24 hours of recovery after an event to rapidly replenish muscle fuel stores (glycogen).

Detailed explanation-2: -Before a race or marathon, runners sometimes engage in what is known as carb-loading or consuming more significant amounts of carbohydrates in the two or three days before the event. The goal is to maximize the stores of glycogen in the muscles during a race, which can improve endurance and prevent fatigue.

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