Sports Nutrition

With so many tasty foods to eat, it’s easy to be unhealthy. But it doesn’t have to be! According to the USDA, how many food groups are there?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 4

Which of these is NOT considered a food group?

• Grains and Starches

• Beverages

• Fruit

• Vegetables and Legumes

• Proteins

Fruits are important for consuming vitamin C and potassium. How many servings per day are recommended for fruits?

• 2-4

• 3-5

• 4-6

• 6-8

Grains and starches provide complex carbohydrates which help create energy. Which of these is NOT part of the grain and starch group?

• Rice

• Pasta

• Cheese

• Bread

Natural peanut butter is as delicious as it is healthy. Which food group does it belong to?

• Proteins

• Dairy

• Vegetables

• Fruits

Fat isn’t all bad! Eating proper fats helps your body process nutrients and can even prevent heart disease. What percent of total calories consumed should be fat?

• 30

• 40

• 50

• 35

You are an adult woman who lives a very active lifestyle. About how many calories should you consume per day?

• 1800

• 2200

• 3500

• 2800

Depending upon the training routine, how many grams of carbohydrates should athletes consume per kilogram of bodyweight throughout the day

• 1-5

• 10-20

• 7-8

• 3-12

What ratio of carbs to protein should athletes consume 30 minutes after exercise to help restore glycogen loss? Meaning to help build muscle and provide quick recovery.

• 1:3

• 1:2

• 3:1

• 4:1

What are some questions you have about your nutrition? What is your biggest concern about your diet when you get to college? How can we help!