Therefore, gymnasts should have carbohydr-
ate snacks available to consume immediately
following training or competition. Ideally, the
gymnast should consume 840–1670 kJ (200–
400 kcal) (one medium-sized bagel is 695 kJ or
165 kcal; 1 cup pasta is 900 kJ or 215 kcal) immedi-
ately following the activity, and then consume an
additional 840–1260 kJ (200–300 kcal) of carbohy-
drate within the next several hours (Harkins et
al.1993). As always, fluids should be consumed
when solid foods are consumed. Every effort
should be made by the gymnast to return hydra-
tion to a precompetition state (Burke 1996).
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