At birth a brown bear cub weighs about a pound and a half or two pounds, and when they emerge from the den about four months later the cubs average about 11 or 12 pounds. Milk production and intake increases four-fold after they emerge from the den.
Carbohydrate drink. Carbohydrate drink: The administration of a complex carbohydrate-rich drink before surgery (100gm the evening before surgery and 50gm 2-3 hours preop) may increase insulin sensitivity but does not reduce complications or significantly improve other outcomes when compared to placebo fluids (1).
In one study, the rate of carbohydrate breakdown from a sport drink containing both fructose and maltodextrin was about 40% higher than from a drink containing only maltodextrin . This is important because the higher the rate of carbohydrate breakdown from consumed food or drink, the more muscle glycogen can be preserved.