Optimizing Nutrition for Exercise and Post-Workout Recovery: Strategies for Consuming Nutrients Before, During, and After Training and Competition

Recall that optimal nutrition for exercise and sports performance requires consuming adequate nutrients before, during, and after training, competition. 9: Explain how to obtain nutrients during exercise and for post-exercise recovery.
1. What types of carbohydrates are best to consume before, during, and immediately after exercise? (Complex carbs, high glycemic carbs). Explain why each works best.
2. List food examples for each situation (before, during, after exercise) and explain why that carbohydrate source works best. 3. Also, what about protein, especially after exercise? Include how much protein is needed and within how long a time period.

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