Sports Nutrition

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What is the most dominant source of fuel used by athletes? Options: Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Carbohydrates

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Carbohydrates

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What is dehydration?

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A lack of fluid in the body

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What would be a good meal for an athlete to eat before training? Options: Rice with chicken, A pie with chips, Jelly with ice cream

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Rice with chicken

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Why is carbohydrate good for sports performance?

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Because it helps produce energy quickly that can be used during performance.

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Post event nutrition is

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What you eat after an event

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The 3 main concepts for post event nutrition are: Redirect, Respond, Reheat, Refuel, Rehydrate, Repair

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Refuel, Rehydrate, Repair

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WHAT CONTROLS THE PASSAGE OF FOOD & NUTRIENTS AROUND THE BODY? Options: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, IMMUNE SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, DIGESTVE SYSTEM

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DIGESTVE SYSTEM

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WHAT ARE CARBOHYDRATES MADE UP OF? FATS, PROTEINS, GLUCOSE, AMINO ACIDS

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GLUCOSE

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WHAT PERCENT OF BODY WEIGHT IS MADE UP OF WATER?

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60%

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Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.

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Protein