Sports nutrition

Water is necessary in our diet to prevent our body from

• Overheating

• Sweating

• Injury

• Dehydration

Why are vitamins and minerals important in our diet?

• To help our body to stay healthy

• To increase our speed and strength

• To build our self confidence

• To make our food taste better

Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells. eg: Milk, eggs, meat

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Minerals

Which nutrient provide most source of energy?

• Protrins

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

Nutrition is important for an athletes

• Because it provides a source of energy required to perform the activity.

• Builds and repairs muscle tissue

• Prevents injury and faster recovery

• All of the above

Factors that influence your energy needs

• Age

• Exercise

• 1 & 2 correct

• None of the above

source of Carbohydrate

• Bread, banana, Rice

• Oil, ghee, cheese

• Chicken, Eggs, Cheese

• Orange, carrots, beans

What are the 6 types of nutrients your body needs

• Carbohydrates, proteins,fats,minerals, vitamins and fluids

• Minerals, fats,oxygen, water, calcium, protein

• Proteins, vitamins, viruses, fats, minerals, water

• Fats,minerals,protein, carbohydrates

Identify the reasons why your body needs food

• To understand nutrition

• To develop

• To grow and repair tissues and have energy

• 1 and 3 are correct

Why is carbohydrate good for sports performance?

• Because it helps to produce energy quickly that can be used during performance

• Because it helps the body produce more water