Intro

Question 1

Which sports use carbs?

Answer 1

Carbs primarily used for endurance exercise enhancement.

All forms of activity require adequate glycogen stores to perform well.

Most benefits seen in aerobic activity.

Question 2

How is glucose stored and how much?

Answer 2

Glucose stored as glycogen in muscle (400g) and liver (100g).

Question 3

Primary reason for CHO ingestion? Expand on this.

Answer 3

Increase muscle glycogen stores.

Initial glycogen levels are an important indicator of performance.

Studies show greater muscle glycogen depletion directly related to decreased performance.

And when exhaustion occurs, glycogen content is near zero.

Question 4

Briefly why is supplementation important?

Answer 4

Give athletes competitive edge during training and competition.

Varying strategies to aid performance, such as energy enhancement, increased recovery.