Reyna is a competitive athlete who weighs 65 kg and trains for less than 4 hours a day, most days of the week. She would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain her weight and glycogen stores during training and competition. According to expert recommendations, she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

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According to expert recommendations, athletes like Reyna who train for less than 4 hours a day should consume 5 to 7 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight. Therefore, Reyna should consume 325 to 455 grams of carbohydrate daily (65 kg x 5 to 7 grams/kg). The closest range to this is 195 to 650 grams, which is option C.

Reyna Is a Competitive Athlete Who Weighs 65 Kg and Trains