Petra is a long-distance track athlete who would like to optimize her glycogen stores.If she weighs 132 pounds,what is the minimum amount of carbohydrate she should consume daily to achieve this goal?

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For athletes, it is recommended to consume 3-12 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight per day, depending on their training intensity and duration. As Petra is a long-distance track athlete, she likely needs to consume closer to the higher end of this range. 
To convert her weight from pounds to kilograms: 
132 pounds / 2.2 pounds per kilogram = 60 kilograms 
At 12 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight per day: 
60 kg x 12 g/kg = 720 grams of carbohydrate per day 
At the lower end of the range (3 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight per day), she would need: 
60 kg x 3 g/kg = 180 grams of carbohydrate per day 
Therefore, the minimum amount of carbohydrate Petra should consume daily to optimize her glycogen stores is 360 grams (at 6 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight per day). 
So, the correct answer is C.

Petra Is a Long-Distance Track Athlete Who Would Like to Optimize