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How many grams of carbs do athletes need to consume in order to carbohydrate load?
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7-8 grams
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5-12 grams
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12-15 grams
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15-20 grams
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Experts often recommend that people who are carb loading eat 2.3–5.5 grams of carbs per pound (5–12 grams per kg) of body weight per day.
Detailed explanation-2: -The daily carbohydrate intake recommendation for athletes ranges from 3 to 12 g/kg of body weight and is dependent on factors such as age, gender, and training type, intensity, and duration.
Detailed explanation-3: -However, athletes involved in moderate and high volume training need greater amounts of carbohydrate and protein in their diet to meet macronutrient needs. Athletes undertaking 2-3hours intense exercise per day, 5-6 times per week typically need to consume a diet consisting of 5-8g/kg/day of carbohydrate.
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