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Sports Nutrition

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

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 iceream
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.
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
7.
OUT OF THESE 4, WHICH IS NOT A MACRONUTRIENT?
a)
FATS
b)
WATER
c)
CARBOHYDRATE
d)
PROTEIN
8.
WHAT CONTROLS THE PASSAGE OF FOOD & NUTRIENTS AROUND THE BODY?
a)
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
b)
IMMUNE SYSTEM
c)
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
d)
DIGESTVE SYSTEM
9.
WHAT ARE CARBOHYDRATES MADE UP OF?
a)
FATS
b)
HYDROGEN
c)
GLUCOSE
d)
AMINO ACIDS
10.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
11.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
12.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin 
13.

Factors that influence your energy needs

a)

Age

b)

Exercise

c)

1 & 2 correct

d)

None of the above

14.

source of Carbohydrate

a)

Bread, banana, Rice

b)

Oil, ghee, cheese

c)

Chicken, Eggs, Cheese

d)

Orange, carrots, beans

15.

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