Macronutrients and glycaemic index pre-, during and post-competition

What this note covers

1. Carbohydrate as the primary competition fuel
2. Protein and fat: supporting roles around competition
3. Pre-competition nutrition strategy
4. During-competition fuelling
5. Post-competition recovery nutrition
6. Worked example: planning a distance runner's carbohydrate strategy
7. How this is examined and what separates a top response

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes