Why eat carbs before games?
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Answer: Quick energy for muscles
Carbs build muscle fast — Wrong. Protein builds muscle, not carbs. Carbohydrates primarily serve as fuel for energy.
Quick energy for muscles ✓ — Correct! Carbohydrates convert to glucose, your muscles' preferred fuel source. Your body stores glucose as glycogen in muscles. Eating carbs before activity ensures these stores are full for peak performance!
Carbs reduce injuries — Wrong. Carbs don't prevent injuries. Proper warm-up, technique, and conditioning reduce injury risk.