nutrition

Question 1

What is carbohydrate loading?

Answer 1

Carbohydrate loading is a strategy used by endurance athletes, to maximise stores of muscle and liver glycogen. It is good for endurance events which go longer than 90 minutes. It increases stores of glycogen by 200-300%.

Question 2

Outline 3 steps you would take to carbohydrate loading?

Answer 2

Consume high CHO 3-4 days prior to competition
7-10 grams per kg of body weight
Tapering for 3-4 days

Question 3

What are two benefits to carbohydrate loading?

Answer 3

Two benefits of carbohydrate loading include:
Delay in fatigue
Increase glycogen storage

Question 4

When it should and shouldn’t be used?

Answer 4

• shorter term exercise are unlikely to benefit

- body’s CHO stores are adequate to cope with energy demands.

Question 5

What are the food sources for macronutrients?

Answer 5

Carbohydrates - Bread, pasta, rice, cereal
Fats - Olive oil, cheese, butter, tuna, salmon
Protein - Plant sources:grains, nuts. Animal sources: meat, fish, eggs.