As a "Rule of Thumb," Which of the Following Best

question 44

Multiple Choice

As a "rule of thumb," which of the following best describes pre-event carbohydrate recommendations?

• A) 100 g 2 hours prior
• B) 1 g/kg 1 hour prior, 2 g/kg 2 hours prior, 3 g/kg 3 hours prior
• C) 50% of the athlete's usual carbohydrate intake
• D) No "rule of thumb" as pre-event carbohydrate intake must be calculated precisely

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