189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training. Approximately how many grams of CHO should he consume one hour prior to exercise?

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189-lb male, collegiate athlete does not want to change body composition. The transition period consists of no physical training.  Approximately how many grams of CHO should he consume one hour prior to exercise?

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Based on the recommended intake of 1-4 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight for athletes, the calculation for a 189-lb (86 kg) athlete would be 86 x 1 to 4 = 86 to 344 grams of carbohydrates per day. Dividing this by the number of meals/snacks per day and accounting for the percentage of carbohydrates absorbed by the body, it is recommended for the athlete to consume 0.5-2 grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight 1 hour prior to exercise. Therefore, the athlete should consume around 43 to 172 grams of carbohydrates 1 hour prior to exercise. Choice B) 86 is the closest option to this range, making it the best choice.

189-Lb Male, Collegiate Athlete Does Not Want to Change Body