Carbohydrate loading increases glycogen stores in muscles by combining
a. moderate exercise and low fat intake.
b. rest and increased carbohydrate intake.
c. intense exercise and decreased carbohy-drate intake.
d. intense exercise and high intake of com-plex carbohydrates.
B
Carbohydrate loading is most effective in increasing glycogen stores when high carbohydrate intake is combined with tapered exercise 3 days before competition to allow the muscles to rest.
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