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Basic Sports Nutrition

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the most dominant source of fuel used by athletes?
a)
Protein
b)
Vitamins
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
2.
What is dehydration?
a)
Too much fluid in the body
b)
A lack of fluid in the body
3.

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

a)

Rice with chicken

b)

A pie with chips

c)

Jelly with ice cream

4.
Why is carbohydrate good for sports performance?
a)
Because it helps produce energy quickly that can be used during performance.
b)
Because it helps the body produce more water
5.
Post event nutrition is
a)
What you eat before an event
b)
What you after an event
c)
What you eat during an event
6.
The 3 main concepts for post event nutrition are
a)
Redirect, Respond, Reheat
b)
Refuel, Rehydrate, Repair
7.
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
8.
OUT OF THESE 4, WHICH IS NOT A MACRONUTRIENT?
a)
FATS
b)
WATER
c)
CARBOHYDRATE
d)
PROTEIN
9.

WHAT CONTROLS THE PASSAGE OF FOOD & NUTRIENTS AROUND THE BODY?

a)

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

b)

IMMUNE SYSTEM

c)

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

d)

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

10.
Biological catalysts which speeds up chemical reactions and break down of food. - WHAT BEST DESCRIBES THIS
a)
HORMONES
b)
IMPULSE
c)
DIGESTIVE JUICES
d)
ENZYME
11.
WHAT ARE CARBOHYDRATES MADE UP OF?
a)
FATS
b)
HYDROGEN
c)
GLUCOSE
d)
AMINO ACIDS
12.

WHAT PERCENT OF BODY WEIGHT IS MADE UP OF WATER

a)

65%

b)

75%

c)

55%

d)

45%

13.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
14.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
15.
The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Digestion
d)
Calories
16.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin 
17.

Using the hand, what is the recommended portion size measurement for protein?

a)

1 palm

b)

1.5 palm

c)

1 thumb

d)

1 cupped hand

18.

Which of the following are examples of poor nutrition choices?

a)

Large portion sizes

b)

Irregular eating times

c)

Low nutrient foods

d)

All answers are applicable

19.

What is the general definition of nutrition used in the video?

a)

The process of obtaining food for existence

b)

The process of obtaining food necessary for well-being and survival

c)

The process of obtaining the food necessary for health and growth

d)

The process of obtaining food for performance and work

20.

Small changes in hydration can affect the body in what ways?

a)

Impaired cogntive function

b)

Reduced athletic performance

c)

Fatigue

d)

All answers are suitable

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