Question

What physiological effect (effect in the body) would restricting carbohydrates in the diet of an athlete for a week have? What effect would this have on their performance (what specifically may it result in)?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy, when we eat carbohydrate it breaks down to glucose and provides energy to our body and remaining carbohydrates stored in the body as glycogen. Glycogens are the main source of energy during exercise.

If an athlete restricts carbohydrates in his diet then his glycogen level will decrease in his body. It will affect the performance of athletes.

In this case, the performance of the athlete will decrease and he will not able to perform effectively due to lack of energy.

In the absence of glycogen, the body starts breaking down protein for energy which will affect the growth of muscles in athletes. This will also affect the immunity and various body functions of the athletes.

So a carbohydrate diet is necessary for the effective performance of an athlete.