Sport Science - Nutrition Wk 5

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Carbohydrates

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(b) Proteins

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(c) Fats

• Red Meat

• Pasta

• Bread

• Banana

• Peanut Butter

• Olive Oil

• Avocado

• Tuna

• Eggs

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) High GI

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(b) Low GI

• Gel

• Soft Drinks

• Lollies

• Sweet Potato

• Jam/Honey

• Oats

• Apples

This is a nutrition strategy used by athletes to maximise their energy reserves for endurance events.

It is recommended that athletes doing over an hour of exercise should consume​ ​ (a)   of Carbohydrates per hour.

• 30-60mg
• 10-20mg
• 70-90mg
• 100-120mg

High GI is:

• Slow, steady raise in blood sugar levels

• Fast spike in blood sugar levels.

Draw an example of a High GI food:

What foods could you eat to carb load before a big game/race?

Recommended water intake for the average person is:

• 2.5-3L

• 1-1.5L

• 2-2.5L

• 45L

Additional energy requirements on heavy training days would usually be met by increasing:

• Protein-based foods and beverages

• Carbohydrate-based foods and beverages

• Foods rich in healthy fats

• A combination of a) and b)

These foods create a slow, steady rise of blood glucose levels