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carbo-loading
car·bo-load (kär′bō-lōd′)intr.v. car·bo-load·ed, car·bo-load·ing, car·bo-loads Informal To engage in carbohydrate loading.car′bo-load`ing
n. Informal. the practice of eating large amounts of carbohydrates for a few days before competing in a strenuous athletic event, as a marathon, to provide energy reserves in the form of glycogen. [1975–80] car′bo-load`, v.i. carbo-loading
carbo-loadingA dietary strategy involving consuming large amounts of carbohydrate-rich food(s), such as pasta, rice, potatoes, etc., as a means of increasing stored energy in preparation for a major athletic event (e.g., a marathon). An abbreviated form of the term "carbohydrate loading." While some have questioned whether it really helps one's performance, I still swear that carbo-loading gives me an extra edge in big races.MedicalSeecarbo-loadThesaurusSeecarbohydrate loading |