Outline precompetitive meals or an olympic gymnast athlete. Are their differences outlined based on gender or are meal expectations and measurements closely aligned? Explain.
Explain any significance of prepacked nutrition bars, powders and/or drinks for this athlete.
What role do carbohydrates play in pre-physical activity (glycemic index) in conjunction with relative measure of blood glucose? Explain briefly.
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