Question

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once). Intake one hour prior to training 1. Approximate intake per hour for four hours after training 2. Minimum amount per day 3. Daily intake for endurance athletes in months prior to competition 4. Daily intake during the repletion stage when carbohydrate loading (modified protocol)

Answer 1

Answer:

1. 1 g/kg body weight

2. 5 g/kg body weight

3. 8 g/kg body weight

4. 10 g/kg body weight

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are one of the most important food groups together with lipids and proteins, and they must be consumed to have a healthy diet. Carbohydrates can be classified into three subtypes: monosaccharides (e.g., sugars), disaccharides (e.g., lactose), and polysaccharides (e.g., starches), which are broken down and absorbed as monosaccharides in the small intestine. These different types of carbohydrates are found in fruits (sugars), milk (lactose), and cereal grains (polysaccharides). Carbohydrate intake in the diets ranges from 6 to 10 g/kg bodyweight depending on the gender and the fitness characteristics of the person, as well as his/her daily energy expenditure. It has been proposed that carbohydrate intake should provide 45–65% of daily calories regardless of age or sex of the individual.