KINES I Final Review

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Proteins and Carbohydrates contains _____ calories per gram

Back

4

Front

What is the main benefit of consuming meat or fish for athletes?

Back

High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and recovery after intense activity

Front

Which of the following is the body’s physical response for the need of food?
Options: appetite, hunger, craving

Back

hunger

Front

Which nutrient supplies the most calories per gram? Options: carbohydrates, fats, protein, water

Back

fats

Front

_______ is a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food.

Back

Calorie

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Your body's main source of energy is

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carbohydrates

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Water is in all of your body cells and is essential for most body functions. These include: moving food through the digestive system, transporting nutrients and removing wastes, lubricating joints.

Back

all of the above

Front

Consuming saturated fats and trans fats can increase the levels _______ in your blood.

Back

cholesterol

Front

The Dietary Guidelines recommend that teens be physically active for how long?

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60 minutes a day

Front

Why is nutrition important for athletes?

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To improve performance and overall health