Research shows that carbohydrate loading is more important for young endurance athletes than it is for adults.

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It is not well understood if children involved in long-distance endurance events benefit from carbohydrate loading the same way adults do. Generally, most youth athletes will do well eating a healthy, nutrient-dense diet that contains at least 50% of calories from carbohydrates.

Research Shows That Carbohydrate Loading Is More Important for Young