Question

Carbohydrate loading involves loading up on carbohydrate-laden foods the day before an endurance event. involves little exercise and a high-carbohydrate diet the first 3 days, followed by heavy exercise and a low-carbohydrate diet right before competition. involves tapering the intensity of workouts while increasing carbohydrate intake for several days before a competition. does not increase glycogen stores to any significant degree.

Answer 1

Carbohydrate loading involves tapering the intensity of workouts while increasing carbohydrate intake for several days before a competition. Carbohydrate loading is usually done about one week before a high-endurance activity. Because carbohydrate intake is increased, intake of foods high in fat must be lessened. A day before the event, the person must rest completely.