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Chapter 3 Study Question

Chapter 3 Study Question

Q 1. Explain why restricting carbohydrates in the diets of athletes is detrimental. 2. What roles do carbohydrates play in the body and how do these roles relate to athletic performance? 3. How many calories are derived from ingested carbohydrates that are classified as dietary fiber? What are the different types of fiber, and what role do they play in the body? 4. What are the basic building blocks of carbohydrates? 5. What is the difference between starch and glycogen? 6. Discuss the various sources of carbohydrates in our diet. Which sources of carbohydrates should predominate in our diet? Which sources of carbohydrates should be limited? 7. What is carbohydrate loading? Which athletes would benefit most from it? 8. Describe the crossover concept and its relevance to sport performance.

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1. Because carbohydrates serve as an energy source both at rest and during exercise and are more efficient than fats or proteins, used aerobically or anaerobically. At 40-60% of VO2 max, carbs become the major source of energy used by the body, and become the sole source of energy at very intense exercise. 2. Carbohydrates provide energy for the body including our muscles, brain, nerves and other body tissues.