Carbohydrate loading

A. involves little exercise and a high-carbohydrate diet the first 3 days, followed by heavy exercise and a low-carbohydrate diet right before competition.
B. involves a reduction in the intensity of workouts with a corresponding increase in
the percentage of carbohydrate intake over several days before a competition.
C. does not increase glycogen stores to any significant degree.
D. involves loading up on carbohydrate-laden foods on the morning of an endurance event.


Answer: B

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