In the lead-up to a marathon, runners often load their body with carbohydrates to ensure a constant supply of energy. Create a step by step flow chart to show how carbohydrate loading takes place in the lead up to a marathon. The role of insulin should be clearly included in the flow sequence.

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 In the lead-up to a marathon, runners often load their body with carbohydrates to ensure a constant supply of energy. Create a step by step flow chart to show how carbohydrate loading takes place in the lead up to a marathon. The role of insulin should be clearly included in the flow sequence.

 

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