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Sports nutrition

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Water is necessary in our diet to prevent our body from

a)

Overheating

b)

Sweating

c)

Injury

d)

Dehydration

2.

Why are vitamins and minerals important in our diet?

a)

To help our body to stay healthy

b)

To increase our speed and strength

c)

To build our self confidence

d)

To make our food taste better

3.

Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells. eg: Milk, eggs, meat

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Minerals

4.

Which nutrient provide most source of energy?

a)

Protrins

b)

Fats

c)

Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates

5.

Nutrition is important for an athletes

a)

Because it provides a source of energy required to perform the activity.

b)

Builds and repairs muscle tissue

c)

Prevents injury and faster recovery

d)

All of the above

6.

Factors that influence your energy needs

a)

Age

b)

Exercise

c)

1 & 2 correct

d)

None of the above

7.

source of Carbohydrate

a)

Bread, banana, Rice

b)

Oil, ghee, cheese

c)

Chicken, Eggs, Cheese

d)

Orange, carrots, beans

8.

What are the 6 types of nutrients your body needs

a)

Carbohydrates, proteins,fats,minerals, vitamins and fluids

b)

Minerals, fats,oxygen, water, calcium, protein

c)

Proteins, vitamins, viruses, fats, minerals, water

d)

Fats,minerals,protein, carbohydrates

9.

Identify the reasons why your body needs food

a)

To understand nutrition

b)

To develop

c)

To grow and repair tissues and have energy

d)

1 and 3 are correct

10.

Why is carbohydrate good for sports performance?

a)

Because it helps to produce energy quickly that can be used during performance

b)

Because it helps the body produce more water

11.

Post event nutrition is

a)

What you eat before an event

b)

What you eat after event

c)

What you eat during event

12.

To maintain fluid levels the body needs

a)

Fats

b)

Water

c)

Fibre

13.

Which of these food item belongs to proteins

a)
b)
c)
14.

Which picture shows the effect If u have too much of carbohydrates in your diet?

a)
b)
c)
15.

Which of these food items belongs to grain (Carbohydrates) food group?

a)
b)
c)
16.

The body's primary source of energy is

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

17.

A deit that gives you the right amount of nutrients is......

a)

sufficient

b)

active

c)

balanced

18.

Which mineral helps to build strong bones

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Phosphorus

c)

Calcium

d)

Chromium

19.

Which nutrient gives QUICK energy to your body?

a)

Fats

b)

Proteins

c)

Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates

20.

Fruits contain lots of _______ and _______

a)

Fiber

b)

Proteins

c)

Vitamins