The Discussion and Analysis of Carbohydrates in the Context of Athletes and Athletic Nutrition
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2007
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Biological Sciences
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Bachelor's Degree
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Abstract
In the context of science and nutrition, it is often desirable and, arguably, necessary to engage individuals in a discussion of health in a descriptive and objective manner. This paper allows for this discussion by presenting these facts within a biochemical framework. While there are a variety of scientific and technical terms present throughout, this article is more of an attempt to describe nutrition in a way that facilitates an increased general understanding of topics as important as athleticnutrition, with a specific emphasis on carbohydrates and their effect on said athletes