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Why do you think people running marathons take high energy drinks rather than eat a food containing carbohydrates?
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∙ 12y ago
Because energy drinks give you more energy, but carbohydrates just give you growth. Wow you must be very stupid. GOSH
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∙ 12y ago
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Why do sportsmen drink glucose drinks rather than food containing carbohydrates?
because whaen they run a race they get instant energy and and power which help them in running
What kind of sugars are in energy drinks?
Carbohydrates
Why doesn't alcohol have carbohydrates?
It DOES have carbohydrates. Some drinks just have more than others.
What can you do to get more energy?
Eat carbohydrates, drink energy drinks.
Why do fruit drinks supply a quick energy source?
simple carbohydrates
What energy drink do Chinese drink?
Possibly drinks containing ginseng.
Where does carbon dioxide come from in rootbeer?
The carbon dioxide is infused into all soft drinks containing it. There is a process that forces CO2 into these drinks.
What are black velvets and fuzzy navels?
Both are names for drinks containing alcohol.
Why is Carbohydrase used in sports drinks?
Carbohydrase is an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of carbohydrates into simplesugars. so this intern allows the carbohydrates energy to be distributed through the body quicker than just taking in carbohydrates on their own.
Why does a marathon runner keep sipping glucose water at regular intervals?
While running a marathon competitors drink glucose drinks to resupply their bodies with energy. They do this rather than eating a food containing carbohydrates because it is physically easier and quicker to drink a glucose drink than it is to try to bite and chew a food containing carbohydrates. Also, glucose in liquid form can enter the bloodstream much more quickly than glucose broken down from carbohydrate metabolism and requires much less energy to digest compared with a solid food. Finally, many people feel nauseated when performing strenuous exercise immediately after a meal of solid food.
What is a concentrated source of carbohydrate?
Concentrated carbohydrates are a new addition to the athletes toolkit. These gels and drinks pack the available carbohydrates in a smaller easier to ingest on the fly form.
What are the products containing artificial esters?
many drinks which hve alcohol have ester mixed
