Athletes are also required a certain diet that pertains to energy, fluid, carbohydrates, fat, protein, minerals, and vitamins. ... A high intensity sport, such as running, swimming or wrestling, requires, primarily carbohydrates. ... Carbohydrates are another way to gain energy. ... In order to maximize the amount of carbohydrates, they should before, during and also near the end of the exercise. By doing this, carbohydrates are available all throughout the exercise as well as after leading to proper health. ...

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Energy is stored in food as carbohydrates, fats and proteins. ... This system involves the partial breakdown of glucose, carbohydrates are digested to glucose and then this is stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen (process called glycogenesis). ...

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