Sports Nutrition Quiz

Which of the following Macronutrient helps build and repair muscles

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Protein

• Water

Which two responses below display examples of saturated fats?

• Unhealthy food options

• From plants, fish and oils

• From lollies and fast food

• Lean meat, chicken and fish

Calcium helps to:

• Create energy in muscle cells

• Increase bone density

• support immune function

• control blood pressure

A kilojoule is best defined as:

• measure how much weight is lost after exercise

• measures the amount of energy in food

• measures the amount of calories in food

• measures how much sweat we lose during exercise

Carbohydrate loading is known as:

• consuming high amounts of fat before and after competition

• consuming high amounts of protein after an event

• consuming high amounts of protein before an event

• consuming high carbohydrates a few days before competition

How many grams of carbs do athletes need to consume in order to carbohydrate load?

• 7-8 grams

• 5-12 grams

• 12-15 grams

• 15-20 grams

How long do players have after exercise to consume carbohydrates and protein

• 10-20min

• 20-25min

• 30-45min

• 60-90min

DOMS stands for:

• Delayed Onset of Muscle Stiffness

• Delayed Onset of Muscle Spasm

• Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness

• Delayed Onset of Muscle Spleen

Which responses below state how athletes can prevent DOMS?

• Progress exercise slowly and gradually

• Eat a sufficient amount of carbohydrates

• Eat a sufficient amount of protein

• Cool down with gentle stretching

An apple contains how many grams of carbohydrates

• 18 grams

• 20 grams

• 22 grams

• 25 grams