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WorksheetsSports Nutrition 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What percentage of carbohydrates should a balanced diet include?
10-20%
70-80%
50-60%
30-40%
What percentage of protein should make up a balanced diet?
10%
15%
25%
30%
What percentage of a balanced diet should come from fats?
30%
40%
50%
10%
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
They help muscle growth and repair.
They help bone growth and repair.
They provide energy for the body by storing as glycogen in the liver and muscles.
They fill our stomachs when we are hungry.
What is the primary function of the proteins in our diet?
To help grow and repair bones.
To help grow and repair muscle tissue.
To help grow and repair fat tissue.
They add flavor to meat to make it tasty
What is the main function of fats in our diet?
To provide energy
To help you gain weight
To insulate our body
They have no nutritional value
Why are vitamins & minerals important in our diets?
To help our bodies stay healthy
To increase our speed and strength
To boost our self-confidence
To make our food taste better
Fibre is needed in our diet to keep the digestive system healthy.
True
False
Water is necessary in our diets to prevent our bodies from
overheating
sweating
injury
dehydration
What is meant by a balanced diet?
Eating what your body wants at that specific time of day.
Eating the right amount of calories according to how much you are exercising and different food types to provide nutrients.
Eating all of your food every time you have a meal.
Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
