Recently, there have been changes in the understanding of the role of carbohydrates (CHO) in endurance tests, which has made it possible to individualize and personalize their intake. In 2014, Asker Jeukendrup, arguably the foremost expert on endurance sports nutrition, published an updated guide to CHO intake. The proposed new guidelines take into account the duration and intensity of exercise and the suggestions are not only limited to the amount of CHO but also to its nature.
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Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Official Master's Degree in Integrative Physiology, University Specialist in Personal Training, NSCA – CPT.
