189-Lb Male, Collegiate Athlete Does Not Want to Change Body

question 88

Multiple Choice

189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training. Approximately how many grams of CHO should he consume one hour prior to exercise?

• A)43
• B)86
• C)100
• D)133

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Definitions:

Carbohydrate Utilization

The process by which the body uses carbohydrates as a source of energy, involving digestive breakdown and cellular metabolism.

Polysaccharides

Large carbohydrates formed by the linkage of multiple monosaccharide units, serving as energy reserves or structural components in organisms.

Simple Sugars

Basic forms of carbohydrates, such as glucose, that provide energy to cells.

Monosaccharides

The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule, such as glucose or fructose, that serves as an essential energy source.