carbohydrate loading

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Definition of carbohydrate loading in English English dictionary

A dietary practice that increases carbohydrate reserves in muscle tissue through the consumption of extra quantities of high-starch foods. Some marathoners and other endurance athletes follow this practice prior to competition

a diet of foods high in starch that increases carbohydrate reserves in muscles; "carbo loading is used by endurance athletes just before competing

Hyphenation

car·bo·hy·drate load·ing

Turkish pronunciation

kärbōhaydrıt lōdîng

Pronunciation

/ˌkärbōˈhīdrət ˈlōdəɴɢ/ /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdrət ˈloʊdɪŋ/