Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy for exercise and as activity levels increase, so do carbohydrate needs. They need to be consumed at every meal with the majority of carbohydrated being complex. Simple carbs can be eaten first thing in the morning and after exercise to restore glycogen levels.
Carbohydrate Needs:
Body Weight (BW)/2.2kg= BW kg
BWkg x 6-10=Grams of carbohydrates a day
A moderately active baseball player that is 200 lbs athlete would need about 545.5 grams per day
(200/2.2=90.9kgx6=545.5
Remember 1 gram of carbs equals 4 calories
