High GI carbohydrates while exercising can help improve performance by:

SPORTS NUTRITION

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A	reducing the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
B	providing an immediate fuel source for actively working muscles
C	delaying the time it takes to “hit the wall” and therefore be forced to switch to use ‘fats only’ as a fuel source
D	Limiting the breakdown of working muscles

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrate feeding during moderate intensity exercise postpones the development of fatigue by approximately 15 to 30 minutes, yet it does not prevent fatigue.

Detailed explanation-2: -1–4 Although protein and dietary fat can provide necessary energy to perform physical activity, carbohydrate is the only macronutrient that can be broken down rapidly enough to provide energy during periods of high-intensity exercise.

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