Carbohydrate loading is a strategy used by endurance athletes to maximize the storage of glycogen (or energy) in the muscles and liver. It involves a period of tapering exercise intensity while increasing carbohydrate intake in the days leading up to an event. This method is scientifically proven to increase glycogen stores significantly, allowing for improved endurance performance.

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Carbohydrate Loading

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Carbohydrate loading

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

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