Do carbohydrates really help you...?

do carbohydrates really help you with energy before a big competition? Or is it the same if I eat normally? I have some meets coming up and i want to know what i should eat. :)

Carbs are where you get your energy from. Yes, they definitely help. Go for Complex Carbs, which burn longer.

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