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Sports Nutrution

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 15hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

2. Which is the most important energy supply for the first few minutes in sports activities?

a)

A. Fat

b)

B. Protein

c)

C. Oxygen

d)

D. Water

e)

E. Carbohydrate

2.

5. Which is the main job of protein to support the body for activities?

a)

A. To provide meat for a person.

b)

B. To provide fat for a person.

c)

C. To provide water for a person.

d)

D. To provide energy for muscles.

e)

E. To repair and rebuild muscle that is broken down during exercises.

3.
Which of the following would be best to consume 20 minutes before competition? 
a)
An energy bar
b)
Gatorade
c)
Trail Mix
d)
Nothing
4.
Which of the following would be the best pre-game meal to eat 5-6 hours before a competition?
a)
Spaghetti and turkey meatballs
b)
Steak and eggs
c)
A doughnut
d)
Nothing but water
5.
Which of the following is NOT a "best" choice from the grains food group? 
a)
Granola bar made with oats
b)
Cheerios Cereal
c)
White Rice
d)
Whole Wheat Bread
6.
Which of the following nutrients is contained in 2% chocolate milk that makes it a good recovery drink? 
a)
Fat
b)
Protein
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Cholesterol
7.
In what time frame after exercise should a recovery meal be consumed? 
a)
5 minutes 
b)
15-60 minutes 
c)
3 hours 
d)
5 hours 
8.
If you are an athlete competing at an all day tournament, which food would be best to eat in between events? 
a)
Apple 
b)
Hot dog 
c)
Water only 
d)
Protein bar 
9.
Which breakfast food would provide your body with the most long-lasting energy? 
a)
Eggs 
b)
Bacon 
c)
Oatmeal 
d)
Gatorade 
10.
What is basal metabolic rate?
a)
amount of energy needed to maintain automatic body processes
b)
amount of energy needed to maintain automatic body processes and lose weight
c)
amount of energy the body uses for basal metabolism
d)
amount of calories the body requires for basal metabolism
11.
Which is not a type of carbohydrate?
a)
fat
b)
fiber
c)
starch
d)
sugar
12.
Which health problem is a consequence of eating too much added sugar?
a)
overweight
b)
heart disease
c)
diabetes
d)
all of the above
13.
Where do most Americans get their protein from?
a)
from animal sources
b)
from plant sources
c)
from beef
d)
from chicken
14.
Which is not a result of eating too much sodium?
a)
calcium loss
b)
increased risk of kidney stones
c)
tooth decay
d)
hypertension 
15.
How have portion sizes changed in recent years?
a)
They have decreased dramatically
b)
They have increased dramatically
c)
That have increased, then decreased
d)
none of the above
16.
To what degree does advertising influence food choices?
a)
it is a powerful influence
b)
it is not very influential
c)
it heavily influences children
d)
none of the above
17.
Which plant foods provide complete proteins?
a)
beans
b)
spinach
c)
soy
d)
none of the above
18.
What portion of your daily calories should come from fat?
a)
1/3
b)
1/8
c)
1/2
d)
1/4
19.
Typically, how many ounces of fluid should you drink for every 20 minutes of athletic activity?
a)
ten
b)
eight
c)
six
d)
twelve
20.
Are protein supplements necessary?
a)
yes, protein is hard to get enough of.
b)
yes, they help you get an advantage
c)
no, they make you too agressive
d)
no, protein is easy to get from food
21.
What is the most dominant source of fuel used by athletes?
a)
Protein
b)
Vitamins
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
22.
After training or performance an athlete needs carbohydrate and protein.
Carbohydrate helps refuel the body.
Protein helps.....
a)
Rehydrate the body
b)
Repair damaged muscle tissue
c)
Realign the spine
23.
Fats are an essential component of the daily diet.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
Quick release energy is provided by: 
a)
carbohydrates 
b)
fats 
c)
proteins
25.
If you consume more energy than you use you will: 
a)
lose weight
b)
put on weight
c)
stay the same weight
26.
This nutrient is used to store energy, form cell membranes, insulate the body and protect internal organs.
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
vitamins
d)
water
27.
The body's main source of energy.
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
vitamins
28.
Calories
a)
a unit of measurement used to measure food.
b)
chemical processes that occur within a living organism
c)
Loss or removal of water
29.
Dehydration
a)
reduced in fat, calories, or sodium
b)
Loss or removal of water
c)
a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
30.
How many calories are in water?
a)
2
b)
0
c)
3
d)
1
31.

What would be a good meal for an athlete to eat before training?

a)

Rice and Chicken

b)

Jelly and Ice cream

c)

Chips or Pretzels

d)

Water

32.

Post-Event nutrition is

a)

What you eat before the event

b)

What you eat after the event

c)

What you eat during the event

33.

Pre-Event nutrition is

a)

What you eat before the event

b)

What you eat after the event

c)

What you eat during the event

34.

3 main concepts of Post event nutrition are

a)

Redirect, Respond, Reheat

b)

Refuel, Rehydrate, Repair

c)

Refuel, Rehydrate, Reheat

d)

Refuel, Respond, Repair

35.

Post-Event meal should be eaten about 2-4 hours after the event

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Pre-Event meal should be eaten 3-4 hours before?

a)

True

b)

False

37.

What would be the best to consume immediately after an intense event?

a)

Soda

b)

Iced T

c)

Chocolate Milk

38.

During the event, what would be the best to consume?

a)

Fruits

b)

Muffin

c)

Eggs

d)

Anything with salt in it

39.
Most carbohydrates comes from _________sources.
a)
Plant
b)
Protein
c)
Animal
d)
Local
40.
Which nutrients provide energy  and calories for the body?
a)
Carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins
b)
Carbohydrates, minerals, water
c)
carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins
d)
carbohydrates, proteins, fats
41.
Needed in small amounts to help regulate body functions, fight off infections, and use other nutrients.
a)
carbohydrates
b)
protein
c)
vitamins
d)
water
42.
Used by the body to keep you hydrated, aid in digestion, cushion joints, and helps brain functions and focus.
a)
water
b)
minerals
c)
vitamins
d)
protein
43.
Plant or animal
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
vitamins
44.
Oatmeal, pasta, and cornbread
a)
fat
b)
protein
c)
vitamins
d)
carbohydrate
45.
whipped cream, mayonnaise, salad dressings
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
water
46.
Tofu, soy products, eggs, chicken
a)
carbohydrates
b)
water
c)
protein
d)
fat
47.
50% of your grains should be...
a)
white
b)
bread
c)
ceral
d)
whole grain
48.
A serving of meat is _____ cooked ounces.
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
8
49.
How many pop-tarts are in 1 serving?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
8
d)
unable to tell based on the information
50.
Which category of nutrients do the calories in Mountain Dew come from?  
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
51.
How many grams of total fat?
a)
10 g
b)
160 g
c)
15 g
d)
1.5 g
52.
Based on the food label, if I eat 9 potato chips, how many grams of protein would I be getting? 
a)
2 g
b)
4 g
c)
6 g
d)
8 g
53.
Based on the label, if I ate 32 chips, how much cholesterol would I consume 
a)
0
b)
10
c)
50
d)
120
54.
How much Total Fat is in two servings of these potato chips?
a)
8 g
b)
16 g
c)
0 mg 
d)
720 mg 
55.
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, what is the total amount of fat is a person supposed to consume in a day?
a)
10 g
b)
150 g
c)
65 g
d)
80 g 
56.
Based on the food label, if I eat 9 potato chips, how many grams of protein would I be getting? 
a)
2 g
b)
4 g
c)
6 g
d)
8 g
57.
How many chips per serving? 
a)
3
b)
32
c)
160
d)
28
58.
What % of carbs?
a)
15
b)
10
c)
160
d)
5
59.
How many grams of total fat?
a)
10
b)
160
c)
15
d)
1.5
60.
How many servings per bag?
a)
32
b)
96
c)
3
d)
160