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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.