Alex is a competitive athlete who weighs 90 kg.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

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According to expert recommendations, athletes like Alex should consume 6 to 10 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight daily. Therefore, for Alex who weighs 90 kg, the recommended carbohydrate intake would be 540 grams to 900 grams, which is option C.

Alex Is a Competitive Athlete Who Weighs 90 Kg