Question

Cynthia, a 55 kg woman, is training to run a marathon. How many grams of carbohydrate does she need during periods of heavy training?

Answer 1

Answer: 485.16 grams of carbohydrates.

Step-by-step explanation: The energy requirement of the body is fulfilled by the food that we eat. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body.

The women weights 55 kilograms which means it weights 121.25 pounds.

1 pound of wight requires 4 grams of carbohydrates

So, 121.25 pounds will require 485.16 grams of carbohydrates for her heavy period of weight training.

Answer 2

It is recommended to eat about 4 grams of carbs for every pound of body weight per day. So, it means that Cynthia (55 kg ~ 121 pounds) needs to take in about 500 grams of carbohydrates daily. Carbohydrates are important nutrient for marathon athletes to consume when preparing for a marathon because the skeletal muscles are fuelled mainly by glucose derived from carbohydrates. Glucose is stored in the form of glycogen to promote a decrease in fatigue during the race.