Petra is a long-distance track athlete who would like to optimize her glycogen stores. If she...
Petra is a long-distance track athlete who would like to optimize her glycogen stores. If she weighs 132 pounds, what is the minimum amount of carbohydrate she should consume daily to achieve this goal?
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Answer:
360 - 600 g
Reason: Athletes should consume 3 - 12 g of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight daily.
Daily carbohydrate intake = weight in kilogram × carbohydrate in grams
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