In previous articles I have discussed general guidelines for how to fuel your body for exercise. Here I would like to get specific about the recommended nutrient intake prior to, during and after a workout or athletic event. Generally speaking, these guidelines are geared towards exercises lasting one hour or more. This could be a longer race (or training for that race), a soccer game, a day of basketball tournaments, or an intense gym workout or sports practice. For the purposes of this discussion, we will refer to this exercise as your “event”.