Let's wrap up our discussion of carbohydrates by considering carbohydrate requirements for different kinds of athletes. I'm also going to show you how to calculate carbohydrate needs. We'll begin with the recommended requirements.

We've developed a set of guidelines here at Fitness, Inc. which detail recommended daily calorie and carbohydrates intake for athletes. The guidelines also explain how to calculate specific recommendations for specific clients. Take a few minutes now to review these
guidelines. Then, if you have not done so by now, be sure to read through pages 15-17 in your text. You should become familiar with the information on the guidelines so you can use it when advising your clients.

Now let's have you apply these guidelines to your clients.