HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

SPORTS NUTRITION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How soon after practice should you refuel on carbs and protein?
A
30 min - 1 hour
B
1 hour - 2 hour
C
2 hour - 3 hour
D
as soon as possible
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your body needs carbs to fuel your working muscles. Protein is there to help build and repair. Get a combination of the protein and carbs in your body 1 to 4 hours pre-workout and within approximately 60 minutes post-workout.

Detailed explanation-2: -The faster you consume protein after your workout, the faster you’ll begin the muscle recovery process. “The best time to consume protein is 30 minutes to two hours after working out, ‘’ says Cabrera.

Detailed explanation-3: -The general recommendations from the Academy, DC, and ACSM is to consume one to four grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight in the hours before any prolonged exercise ( >60 minutes in duration). This is the “magic number” so to speak when it comes to enhancing performance.

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