Research
Energy balance
Total body carbohydrate stores are often less than the carbohydrate requirements of athletic training and competition.
Athletes should monitor carbohydrate intake to meet training and competition demands.
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Total body carbohydrate stores are limited, and are often less than the carbohydrate requirements of athletic training and competition.
Why this rating
The claim is based on established knowledge in sports nutrition.
Source
Carbohydrate and exercise
Louise M. Burke et al. · Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care · 1999
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