There were no differences in ratings of perceived exertion or body weight loss between conditions. At the 2.0 and 1.2 speeds of presentation there were no differences between conditions but at 1.6 there was a significant difference favoring carbohydrate ingestion. Blood glucose was significantly higher throughout the complete trial under the carbohydrate condition.
Cognitive function is enhanced when carbohydrate is ingested as a hydration technique.
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