Which of the Following Statements Relative to Carbohydrate Loading Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements relative to carbohydrate loading is false?

• A) it is beneficial primarily for athletes involved in prolonged endurance events, such as the typical marathon (26.2 miles)
• B) it involves the intake of about 500-600 grams of carbohydrate each day for several days prior to competition
• C)although some, but not all, research generally supports its effectiveness as a means to help delay the
• Onset of fatigue in the latter stages of prolonged exercise tasks, its use by endurance athletes, such as marathoners, appears to be prudent
• D)the major advantage of carbohydrate loading is the increased storage of glycogen in the adipose cells for use during exercise
• E)the increase in carbohydrate stores in the body may be detected by the increased body weight attributed to the water-binding effect of stored glycogen

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