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carbohydrate loading

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carbohydrate loading
n.
A dietary practice that increases carbohydrate reserves in muscle tissue through the consumption of extra quantities of high-starch foods. Some marathoners and other endurance athletes follow this practice prior to competition.
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Noun1.carbohydrate loading - a diet of foods high in starch that increases carbohydrate reserves in muscles; "carbo loading is used by endurance athletes just before competing"
carbo loading
diet - a prescribed selection of foods


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Nutritional advice concerning carbohydrate loading and the athlete's need for calcium are a couple of topics discussed.
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