B. Pre-exercise meals 1. Should be CHO - low glycemic index may be best. C. During Exercise 1. Effectiveness a. during exercise lasting longer than 1 hr. Food OK if fluid loss is not limiting.
Higher concentrations decrease gastric emptying c.
Nearly any form of glucose, high fructose not recommended. Recommended intakes are 30-60g hour. D. Recovery 1. CHO ingestion required to promote glycogen replenishment. V. Water A. Water is the most important dietary factor affecting performance 1.