Maria is a 121-lb endurance athlete who is planning to employ carbohydrate loading before her next race. Which strategy correctly follows the guidelines for carbohydrate loading?
a. Two days before the event, an intake of 33 g of protein daily is adequate.
b. One to three days before the event, 550 g of carbohydrate daily is recommended.
c. Six days before the event, her carbohydrate intake should be 550 g per day.
d. Four to six days prior to the event, Maria should consume 550 g of carbohydrate daily and decrease to 220 to 275 g of carbohydrate daily 1 to 3 days prior to the event.
e. One to three days before the event, 1210 g of carbohydrate daily is recommended.
Ans: b. One to three days before the event, 550 g of carbohydrate daily is recommended.
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