Unit 5 Sports Nutrition - Utah CTE Core

What factors must be taken into consideration when creating a nutrition plan?

• athletes age

• physical condition

• genetic background

• athletes height

An athletes nutrition program can be generalized and given to an entire team

• True

• False

Energy is derived from consuming which nutrients?

• proteins, carbohydrates and fats

• vitamins, minerals and water

• carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals

• fat, carbohydrates and water

The body’s preferred energy source is ____________ which is converted to glucose for energy or stored as ____________ in the liver and muscles.

• carbohydrate, glycogen

• fat, starch

• fat, glycogen

• carbohydrate, fat

Suzette is 4’9 and weighs 45 kg. She is a cheerleader and practices six days a week. How many grams of carbohydrate should she consume daily?

• 227-450 gms/day

• 0-229 gms /day

• 2000-2499 gms/day

• 505-678 gms/day

What are the water soluble vitamins?

• B and C

• A and D

• A and B

• B, C and Zinc

Sam has been participating in a 100 mile run. How can he ensure that he is properly rehydrated after the race?

• evaluate urine color, weigh himself before and after the event and ensure that bodyweight returns to normal

• he can visit the medical tent after the race

• he could measure the water and sports drink he consumes during the race

• he could have his blood drawn

While exercising you should drink:

• 6-8 oz About every 15-20 minutes

• Only drink 6-8 oz when you are very thirsty because drinking too much causes cramps

• Drink 32 oz before and after exercise

• It is different for everyone and your body will let you know when you need to drink

Sports drinks are recommended over water:

• For exercise that last over 2 hours

• Always because they provide carbohydrates and sodium

• When exercise lasts for less than 1 hour

• For all sports that require quick bursts of energy followed by frequent rests

A large pre-game meal should consist primarily of _______________________ and should be consumed ______________ prior to the event.

• carbohydrates; 3-4 hours

• fats; 4-6 hours

• protein; 2 hours

• carbohydrates; 1 hour