An endurance athlete has been experiencing abdominal cramping and diarrhea and suspects that these symptoms are related to her pre-exercise meal. Which strategy should she try?
A) Include more semisolid or liquid foods.
B) Increase foods known to be constipating.
C) Eliminate food and fluid intake prior to exercise.
D) Increase the volume of food normally consumed.
189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training.
Training Year
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Preparation
Competition
Transition
General training; focus on endurance
Specific training; focus on increasing power and strength
Practice races
Racing season
Active recovery

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Including more semisolid or liquid foods before exercise can help reduce gastrointestinal distress such as abdominal cramping and diarrhea, as these forms of food are generally easier to digest.

An Endurance Athlete Has Been Experiencing Abdominal Cramping and Diarrhea