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WorksheetsSports nutrition
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Water is necessary in our diet to prevent our body from
Overheating
Sweating
Injury
Dehydration
Why are vitamins and minerals important in our diet?
To help our body to stay healthy
To increase our speed and strength
To build our self confidence
To make our food taste better
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells. eg: Milk, eggs, meat
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Minerals
Which nutrient provide most source of energy?
Protrins
Fats
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Nutrition is important for an athletes
Because it provides a source of energy required to perform the activity.
Builds and repairs muscle tissue
Prevents injury and faster recovery
All of the above
Factors that influence your energy needs
Age
Exercise
1 & 2 correct
None of the above
source of Carbohydrate
Bread, banana, Rice
Oil, ghee, cheese
Chicken, Eggs, Cheese
Orange, carrots, beans
What are the 6 types of nutrients your body needs
Carbohydrates, proteins,fats,minerals, vitamins and fluids
Minerals, fats,oxygen, water, calcium, protein
Proteins, vitamins, viruses, fats, minerals, water
Fats,minerals,protein, carbohydrates
Identify the reasons why your body needs food
To understand nutrition
To develop
To grow and repair tissues and have energy
1 and 3 are correct
Why is carbohydrate good for sports performance?
Because it helps to produce energy quickly that can be used during performance
Because it helps the body produce more water
Post event nutrition is
What you eat before an event
What you eat after event
What you eat during event
To maintain fluid levels the body needs
Fats
Water
Fibre
Which of these food item belongs to proteins
Which picture shows the effect If u have too much of carbohydrates in your diet?
Which of these food items belongs to grain (Carbohydrates) food group?
The body's primary source of energy is
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
A deit that gives you the right amount of nutrients is......
sufficient
active
balanced
Which mineral helps to build strong bones
Vitamin C
Phosphorus
Calcium
Chromium
Which nutrient gives QUICK energy to your body?
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Fruits contain lots of _______ and _______
Fiber
Proteins
Vitamins
