Jordan is a competitive athlete who weighs 220 lb.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, competitive athletes should consume 6 to 10 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight per day to maintain their weight and glycogen stores during training and competition. Therefore, Jordan should consume 600 to 1000 grams of carbohydrate daily (since 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds, and Jordan weighs 220 pounds). Option C is the only choice that falls within this recommended range.

Jordan Is a Competitive Athlete Who Weighs 220 Lb