9 PASS Intro to Sports Nutriton

Carbs is short for

• carbomonohydrates

• carbon

• carbohydrates

• carboprotein

the main source of fuel for an endurance athlete is

• protein

• fat

• water

• carbohydrate

carbohydrate is converted to glycogen and stored in the muscles and (a)   where it is then used to supply energy to the athlete

The main role of protein is to

• store energy

• build and repair muscle

• increase bone strength

• insulate the body

True or False: Fat is not a fuel source for athletes

• False

• True

For athletes, fat should be eliminated from the diet

• True

• False

Which should athletes try and consume more of?

• Simple carbohydrates (sugar, juice)

• Complex carbohydrates (fruit and veg, whole grains)

Fat is useful for

• muscle repair

• nerve cell functioning

• insulation

If Mrs Muller got super fit during COVID19 and started training 4 hours a day, 6 days a week, what is the food group that she would want to consume a lot more of?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

On a good week, Twiggy goes for a 1.5hr surf 4 days per week down at Narra. What type of training would this be considered?

• Moderate intensity

• Endurance Exercise

• Extreme- Endurance

• Light intensity