Many distance runners “carb load” the day before a big race. How does this eating strategy provide an advantage to the runner? a. The carbohydrates cause the release of insulin. b. The excess carbohydrates are converted to fats, which have a higher calorie density. c. The glucose from the carbohydrates lets the muscles make excess ATP overnight. d. The excess carbohydrates can be stored in the muscles as glycogen.

Many distance runners “carb load” the day before a big race. How does this eating strategy provide an advantage to the runner? a. The carbohydrates cause the release of insulin. b. The excess carbohydrates are converted to fats, which have a higher calorie density. c. The glucose from the carbohydrates lets the muscles make excess ATP overnight. d. The excess carbohydrates can be stored in the muscles as glycogen.

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter2: Digestion And Absorption

Section: Chapter Questions

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