Sports Nutrition 1

What percentage of carbohydrates should a balanced diet include?

• 10-20%

• 70-80%

• 50-60%

• 30-40%

What percentage of protein should make up a balanced diet?

• 10%

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%

What percentage of a balanced diet should come from fats?

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

• 10%

What is the main function of carbohydrates?

• They help muscle growth and repair.

• They help bone growth and repair.

• They provide energy for the body by storing as glycogen in the liver and muscles.

• They fill our stomachs when we are hungry.

What is the primary function of the proteins in our diet?

• To help grow and repair bones.

• To help grow and repair muscle tissue.

• To help grow and repair fat tissue.

• They add flavor to meat to make it tasty

What is the main function of fats in our diet?

• To provide energy

• To help you gain weight

• To insulate our body

• They have no nutritional value

Why are vitamins & minerals important in our diets?

• To help our bodies stay healthy

• To increase our speed and strength

• To boost our self-confidence

• To make our food taste better

Fibre is needed in our diet to keep the digestive system healthy.

• True

• False

Water is necessary in our diets to prevent our bodies from

• overheating

• sweating

• injury

• dehydration

What is meant by a balanced diet?

• Eating what your body wants at that specific time of day.

• Eating the right amount of calories according to how much you are exercising and different food types to provide nutrients.

• Eating all of your food every time you have a meal.

• Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner.