Endurance sport has seen a renaissance in the understanding of carbohydrates for fuel in recent years. Advances in sports science have led to much higher levels of carbohydrates either eaten or drunk during exercise, with some top sports stars consuming 120g or more per hour during a race.

Endurance sport has seen a renaissance in the understanding of carbohydrates for fuel in recent years. Advances in sports science have led to much higher levels of carbohydrates either eaten or drunk ...