carbohydrate loading

car·bo·hy·drate load·ing

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-boh-hahy-dreyt, -buh- loh-ding]
- /ˌkɑr boʊˈhaɪ dreɪt, -bə- ˈloʊ dɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-boh-hahy-dreyt, -buh- loh-ding]
- /ˌkɑr boʊˈhaɪ dreɪt, -bə- ˈloʊ dɪŋ/

Definitions of carbohydrate loading words

noun carbohydrate loading the practice of eating high amounts of carbohydrates, sometimes after a period of low carbohydrate intake, for several days immediately before competing in an athletic event, especially a marathon, in order to store glycogen in the body, thereby providing greater reserves of energy. 1
noun carbohydrate loading A dietary strategy used by athletes and in healthcare to maximize the storage of glycogen in the muscles. 0

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