When they are on the road, Shawn's team eats their pre-competition meal together approximately 3 hours before the warm-up skate. Based on the current recommendation for carbohydrate intake prior to exercise, approximately how many grams of carbohydrate should be provided by Shawn's pre-competition meal?

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The current recommendation for carbohydrate intake prior to exercise is 1-4 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight, depending on the duration and intensity of the exercise. Although we do not know Shawn's body weight, we can assume that as an elite athlete, he likely has a higher body weight and therefore requires a higher carbohydrate intake. Based on the choices provided, the only option within the range of 1-4 grams/kg that is feasible for an athlete on the day of competition is 258 grams of carbohydrate (assuming a body weight of 65 kg).

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