Carbohydrate loading, otherwise known as carb loading is the process of adjusting one's nutrition to maximize the amount of carbohydrate (in form of glycogen) stored in the body. It is a strategy that is usually utilized by athletes to increase endurance during competition and by healthcare professionals when prepping patients for some specific surgeries.
A typical carb loading regime requires increased intake of high-carb diets and temporary reduction in physical activities although this might not be the case at the initial stage depending on the type of carb loading. The different types that exist include;
The ultimate aim of carb-loading regime is to make more fuel (in the form of glycogen) available during exercises or athletic events.
The correct option is to maximize glycogen storage in the body.
