Question

Reyna is a competitive athlete who weighs 65 kg. she would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain her weight and glycogen stores during training and competition. according to expert recommendations, she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Answer 1

There are no official dietary guidelines for athletes because of lack of basis and failure of successful athletes to achieve such dietary practices. However, there are recommendations provided for routine carbohydrate (CHO) intake in grams (relative to the body mass of the athlete). It allows flexibility for the athlete to meet these targets based on their energy needs and dietary goals.

Suggestions for  CHO intake ranges from 5 to 7 g/kg/day for general training needs and 7 to 10 g/kg/day for the increased needs of endurance athletes.  If Reyna is an endurance athlete and she weighs 65 kg, she must consume 7 to 10g/kg/day of carbohydrates.

7X 65=455g

10X65=650g

Reyna must consume 455 to 650g of carbohydrates per day to maintain her weight and glycogen stores.