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Sports Nutrition

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

With so many tasty foods to eat, it’s easy to be unhealthy. But it doesn’t have to be! According to the USDA, how many food groups are there?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

4

2.

Which of these is NOT considered a food group?

a)

Grains and Starches

b)

Beverages

c)

Fruit

d)

Vegetables and Legumes

e)

Proteins

3.

Fruits are important for consuming vitamin C and potassium. How many servings per day are recommended for fruits?

a)

2-4

b)

3-5

c)

4-6

d)

6-8

4.

Grains and starches provide complex carbohydrates which help create energy. Which of these is NOT part of the grain and starch group?

a)

Rice

b)

Pasta

c)

Cheese

d)

Bread

5.

Natural peanut butter is as delicious as it is healthy. Which food group does it belong to?

a)

Proteins

b)

Dairy

c)

Vegetables

d)

Fruits

6.

Fat isn’t all bad! Eating proper fats helps your body process nutrients and can even prevent heart disease. What percent of total calories consumed should be fat?

a)

30

b)

40

c)

50

d)

35

7.

You are an adult woman who lives a very active lifestyle. About how many calories should you consume per day?

a)

1800

b)

2200

c)

3500

d)

2800

8.

Depending upon the training routine, how many grams of carbohydrates should athletes consume per kilogram of bodyweight throughout the day

a)

1-5

b)

10-20

c)

7-8

d)

3-12

9.

What ratio of carbs to protein should athletes consume 30 minutes after exercise to help restore glycogen loss? Meaning to help build muscle and provide quick recovery.

a)

1:3

b)

1:2

c)

3:1

d)

4:1

10.

What are some questions you have about your nutrition? What is your biggest concern about your diet when you get to college? How can we help!

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