Sports Nutrition Basics

What is the primary focus of sports nutrition?

• Consuming high amounts of protein

• Eating only fruits and vegetables

• Hydrating and fueling before, during, and after exercise

• Avoiding all carbohydrates

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of sports nutrition?

• Enables effective training

• Guarantees a long life

• Helps provide energy for competition

• Promotes muscle building and recovery

What percentage of adults ages 40 to 59 have obesity?

• 30%

• 43%

• 60%

• 50%

What is MyPlate designed to do?

• Provide a strict diet plan

• Help people make healthy food and beverage choices

• Eliminate all fats from the diet

• Promote high sugar intake

Which of the following is a key component of a healthy sports diet?

• Eating high-fat foods

• Avoiding all dairy products

• Eating a variety of nutrient-dense foods

• Consuming only one type of food

What should be limited to less than 10 percent of calories per day starting at age 2?

• Added sugars

• Proteins

• Minerals

• Vitamins

What is the primary muscle fuel for most types of exercise?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Proteins

What happens when you run out of muscle glycogen stores?

• You immediately stop exercising

• You feel no difference

• You rely on liver glycogen to maintain blood glucose levels

• You gain more energy

What is a key aspect of recovery after training?

• Avoiding all carbohydrates

• Only drinking water

• Reloading carbohydrate fuel stores

• Skipping meals

What should you consume before training to top off muscle glycogen stores?

• A high-fat meal

• A protein shake

• A carb-based meal

• Only water