Sports Nutrition 2

The majority of the digestion process takes place in the stomach.

• True

• False

A lack of water during exercise can lead to dehydration.

• True

• False

The energy from food is measured in

• kilowatts (kW)

• kilometers (km)

• kiliograms (kg)

• kilocalories (kcal)

What is meant by a balanced diet?

• Eating what your body wants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

• Eating more than you need to help the body recover after exercise.

• Eating the right amount of calories from all the food groups to provide nutrients for the body.

• Eating 50% protein and 50% Carbohydrates & Fats.

A balanced diet is important because

• you can get into trouble if it is not balanced

• life is a balance

• the body needs nutrients for growth and hydration

• the body needs nutrients for energy and health

• your stomach needs to be filled or you will lose your balance

Which of the following enzymes is responsible for the breakdown of carbohydrates during digestion?

• Lipase

• Amylase

• Pepsin

• Lactase

Which of the following enzymes is responsible for the breakdown of protein during digestion?

• Pepsin

• Hydrolase

• Amylase

• Cellulase

Which of the following enzymes is responsible for the breakdown of fats during digestion?

• Galactase

• Laccase

• Lactase

• Lipase

The energy from food comes in three main forms, they are

• Proteins

• Enzymes

• Molecules

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

The energy from carbohydrates is converted to a substance called

• gelatin

• glycogen

• glucan

• gluten