Fitness Nutrition Specialist Practice Test

Category - NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist Practice Test

What is the recommended level of carbohydrate intake 1-4 hours before exercising?
  1. 1-4.5 g/kg of bodyweight
  2. 4-6.5 g/kg of bodyweight
  3. 8-10 g/kg of bodyweight
  4. More than 10 g/kg of bodyweight
Explanation
Answer - A - The recommended level of carbohydrate intake 1-4 hours before exercising is 1-4.5 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of bodyweight. Some research has indicated that getting 4.5 g/kg 4 hours before exercise enhanced performance by 15%. Adequate carbohydrate consumption is particularly important for morning workouts, when glycogen stores have been depleted by up to 80% overnight.
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