Which of the Following Statements Relative to Carbohydrate Loading Is

Which of the following statements relative to carbohydrate loading is false?

A) it is beneficial primarily for athletes involved in prolonged endurance events, such as the typical marathon (26.2 miles)
B) it involves the intake of about 500-600 grams of carbohydrate each day for several days prior to competition
C) although some, but not all, research generally supports its effectiveness as a means to help delay the
Onset of fatigue in the latter stages of prolonged exercise tasks, its use by endurance athletes, such as marathoners, appears to be prudent
D) the major advantage of carbohydrate loading is the increased storage of glycogen in the adipose cells for use during exercise
E) the increase in carbohydrate stores in the body may be detected by the increased body weight attributed to the water-binding effect of stored glycogen