2017.10.25 CSCS Daily Study Question:

Question:
An athlete has been training very hard and wants to increase his carbohydrate intake to support his training. To keep calorie intake the same, which of the following should be done?
(A) Increase carbohydrate intake / decrease fat intake
(B) Increase carbohydrate intake / decrease protein intake
(C) Increase carbohydrate intake / increase fat intake
(D) Increase carbohydrate intake / increase protein intake

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Correct Answer:
(A) Increase carbohydrate intake / decrease fat intake

Explanation:
To keep the calorie intake the same, something would have to be reduced in order to increase carbohydrate intake. To ensure that the athlete has adequate protein intake, reducing fat intake while increasing carbohydrate intake would be the best choice in this situation.

Reference:
Essentials of Strength Training & Conditioning 3rd Edition p. 214

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2017.10.25 CSCS Daily Study Question

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