Unit 4 PE Athlete Nutrition- True or False

The aim of pre training/competition nutrition is to keep the athlete from feeling hungry and maintain optimal levels of energy for the activity that follows.

• True

• False

Protein in the body major fuel source

• True

• False

Endurance athletes should consume low GI foods only due to their slow release of energy

• True

• False

Carbohyrdate gels can be used as an immediate fuel source directly from the blood stream and are most effective when consumed with water.

• True

• False

Protein is an important part of an athletes diet due to its role in recovery and repair.

• True

• False

Protein consumed on its own (without CHOs) stimulates the greatest release of insulin to improve the delivery of amino acids and glucose to the muscles.

• True

• False

All elite athletes must use protein supplements

• True

• False

Athletes are more susceptible to illness after intensive training due to the suppression of their immune system.

• True

• False