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Nutrition & Athletes

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which food group should you have the most servings of each day?

a)

Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta

b)

Vegetable

c)

Milk, yogurt, and cheese

d)

Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts

2.
If a student is looking at the ingredient list on a food label and water is listed first, she would know that________________________
a)
water weighs the most in the product
b)
water weighs the least in the product 
c)
the list is in no particular order  
3.

Roughage is also called

a)

dietary fiber

b)

a supplement

c)

a mineral

d)

protein

4.
Which foods are low in fat and are rich in vitamins A,E, and C?
a)
Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta
b)
Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and  nuts
c)
Milk, yogurt, and cheese
d)
Fruit and vegetables
5.
The basic building block of a carbohydrate is a _____________ molecule. 
a)
sugar
b)
calcium
c)
sodium
6.

Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

vitamins

c)

water

d)

minerals

7.
Modify the following statement to make it true: The body uses vitamin C to transport and absorb calcium.
a)
The body uses vitamin D to transport and absorb calcium.
b)
The body uses vitamin A to transport and absorb calcium
c)
The body uses vitamin E to transport and absorb calcium
d)
The body uses vitamin K to transport and absorb calcium
8.

Which nutrient is responsible for growth and repair of body cells?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Carbohydrates

9.

Predict which two food items most likely caused the student to become sick from salmonella.

Breakfast-toast eggs, banana

Lunch-spaghetti, chocolate milk

Dinner-grilled chicken, rice & beans.

a)

rice and eggs

b)

spaghetti and green beans

c)

chicken and toast

d)

eggs and chicken

10.
Which nutrient makes up blood and other body fluids, carries nutrients and wastes, maintains body temperature, and helps digest food?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Protein
c)
Fat 
d)
Water
11.
What food group is NOT located on the “my plate” guide?
a)
meat, fruit, grains 
b)
fruit, meat, protein 
c)
grains, vegetables, protein  
d)
fats, oils, and sweets  
12.
A guide prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture showing how many servings you need to eat from each food group each day is the ____.
a)
Energy Pyramid
b)
Food Guide Pyramid/My Plate
c)
Food fact sheet
d)
nutrition labeling system
13.
Which of the following is NOT part of the Dietary Guidelines?
a)
Aim for a healthful weight.
b)
Choose a variety of Fats, Oils, and Sweets.
c)
Be physically active each day.
d)
Keep food safe to eat.
14.

Which of the following meals should a marathon runner eat the night before to provide the most energy for the race?

a)

eat a steak and drink a coffee

b)

load up on candy bars and chips

c)

eat pasta and drink water

d)

eat a bowl of cereal and drink an energy drink

15.
What are the substances in foods that help with the growth and repair of cells, help with body processes, and provide energy?
a)
Calories
b)
Proteins
c)
Nutrients
d)
Vitamins
16.
Why would a person want to limit their intake of sodium (salt)?
a)
sodium weakens bones and teeth
b)
sodium can lead to high blood pressure
c)
sodium is linked to cancer
d)
sodium causes a person to be diabetic 
17.
Some athletes like to "carb-up" before a game. Why would eating carbohydrates help them?
a)
Carbohydrates help make up muscles.
b)
Carbohydrates help store nutrients.
c)
Carbohydrates are the body's main source of strength.
d)
Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy.
18.
Identify the type of vitamin that is stored in the body. 
a)
fat soluble 
b)
water soluble 
c)
protein soluble 
d)
carbohydrate soluble 
19.

Which of the following is the body’s physical response for the need of food?

a)

appetite

b)

hunger

c)

craving

20.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods? 
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need 
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet 
d)
to help improve physical fitness 
21.

What is the recommended rate of weight loss?

a)

2 pounds per week

b)

5 pounds per week

c)

8 pounds per week

d)

10 pounds per week

22.

Which basic nutrition principle is true?

a)

Eat from all food groups weekly

b)

Food from within one food group per day is recommended

c)

1-2 food groups per day supplies proper nutrition

d)

Eat foods in moderation

23.

Tired? You may need to increase your

a)

calcium

b)

iron

c)

phosphorus

d)

vitamin C

24.

Where do protein products come from?

a)

starch & grains

b)

milk

c)

sugars

d)

animals & plants

25.

A Frankie's Donut has significant amounts of

a)

sugar & carbs

b)

complex carbs

c)

sugar, carbs, & fats

d)

vitamins & minerals

26.
Which nutrient supplies the most calories per gram? 
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
27.

Athletic trainers need to understand

a)

what snacks to buy

b)

nutrition & weight control

c)

how to clean equipment

d)

how to prepare healthy pregame meals

28.

Which is true about fats?

a)

it has 20 calories/gram

b)

it is needed for healthy hair & skin

c)

it is always a solid at room temperature

d)

it is stored mostly in the muscles

29.

A student is concerned about having a well-balanced diet. What percent of his total daily calories should come from fat?

a)

0% - 5%

b)

15% - 35%

c)

40% - 45%

d)

50% - 70%

30.

How can you avoid a salmonella bacterial infection?

a)

throw out all of the food in the refrigerator

b)

make sure all food is prepared safely and heated thoroughly

c)

make sure the bread is not moldy before putting it in the toaster

d)

avoid food products that are grown, as they have higher levels of bacteria

31.

Which food does NOT have much dietary fiber?

a)

chicken

b)

carrots

c)

oatmeal

d)

grapefruit

32.

Glycogen in carbs

a)

makes you faster

b)

breaks down muscle tissue

c)

maintains stamina & energy

d)

is converted to fat

33.

How can colon cancer be prevented?

a)

Eat fiber rich grains.

b)

Eat fruits.

c)

Take vitamins.

d)

Take laxatives

34.

Vitamins are

a)

inorganic

b)

needed more by athletes than sedentary people

c)

more effective in large doses

d)

either water or fat soluble

35.

High glycemic index foods like fruit cause

a)

LDL levels to increase

b)

HDL levels to decrease

c)

blood glucose levels to increase

d)

blood glucose levels to drop

36.

Vitamins A, C, and E help the body to

a)

reduce the chance of free radical that causes health problems

b)

aid a person to sleep better

c)

increase muscle mass during workouts

d)

destroy fat cells during weight loss

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