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The majority of athletes consume a diet which might be considered significantly deficient in carbohydrate.
Athletes should consider increasing their carbohydrate intake for better performance.
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the majority of athletes consume a diet which might be considered significantly deficient in carbohydrate (CHO).
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The claim is based on analyses of athletes' diets.
Source
Nutritional practices of athletes: Are they sub‐optimal?
John A. Hawley et al. · Journal of Sports Sciences · 1995
DOI 10.1080/02640419508732280
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