Why do athletes eat starchy foods such as pasta before an event?

Answer 1

This practice is called carb loading. An athlete will carb load before a competition to build up nutrients for the competition, normally the day before. These carbs are complex sugars which will provide them longer lasting energy than other sugar.

Answer 2

When carbohydrates are digested, they are broken down into sugar. Your body then stores the excess sugar (that has not been used) into fat deposits within your body. So when an athlete is in a competition, they run out of energy (often running out of it quickly). Therefore the body then dips into the stored sugar and takes energy from there. That's why it is important for athletes to eat high- carbohydrate foods before a competition=stores energy

Answer 3

They are building up their carbohydrates, sources of fast energy that can be used by the body quickly.

Answer 4

carbohydrates give you energy. its like a natural energy drink