Shana is a competitive endurance athlete who weighs 135 lb.She would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain her weight and glycogen stores during days in which she spends 1 to 3 hours training for events.According to expert recommendations,she should consume approximately _____ grams of carbohydrate daily while training.

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According to expert recommendations, the daily carbohydrate intake for an endurance athlete who spends 1 to 3 hours training should be between 3 to 5 grams per pound of body weight. As Shana weighs 135 lb, her daily carbohydrate intake should be between 405 to 675 grams. The only option that falls within this range is option B, which suggests a daily carbohydrate intake of 366 to 610 grams. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Shana Is a Competitive Endurance Athlete Who Weighs 135 Lb