carb-loading



carb-loading

A dietary strategy involving consuming large amounts of carbohydrate-rich food, 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 carb-loading gives me an extra edge in big races.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gwenfrewi-Welsh
Epiphanius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Stana-Czech, Serbian, Croatian
Tsering-Tibetan
Rani (2)-Hebrew
SaŠO-Slovene