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Sports Nutrition and My Plate

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nutrition is the process of obtaining the necessary food for .... and ...?

a)

health

b)

exercise

c)

growth

d)

speed

2.

Macronutirents are those that are required in .... quantities.

a)

small

b)

medium

c)

large

3.

The macro-nutrients are...?

a)

Fats

b)

Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Fibre

e)

Protein

4.

Micro-nutrients - vitamins & minerals - are essential for cell health and function?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which macro-nutrient are these foods typically high in?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

6.

Fats (in particular unsaturated) should provide ...% of your daily energy requirements.

a)

10

b)

60

c)

30

7.

Fibre is a non-energy providing form of carbohydrate that promotes ...?

a)

Speed of muscle contraction

b)

Intestinal muscle health

c)

Blood flow

8.

Essential nutrients are those that we can synthesize ourselves within our bodies?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which nutrients are classified as 'non-essential'?

a)

Minerals

b)

Fibre

c)

Vitamins

10.

Which nutrient is vital for the growth, repair and development of these parts of the body?

a)

Fats

b)

Protein

c)

Carbs

11.
What is the most dominant source of fuel used by athletes?
a)
Protein
b)
Vitamins
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
12.
What is dehydration?
a)
Too much fluid in the body
b)
A lack of fluid in the body
13.
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
14.
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
15.
Post event nutrition is
a)
What you eat before an event
b)
What you after an event
c)
What you eat during an event
16.
The 3 main concepts for post event nutrition are
a)
Redirect, Respond, Reheat
b)
Refuel, Rehydrate, Repair
17.
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
18.
WHAT CONTROLS THE PASSAGE OF FOOD & NUTRIENTS AROUND THE BODY?
a)
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
b)
IMMUNE SYSTEM
c)
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
d)
DIGESTVE SYSTEM
19.
What is the only sport that has been played on the surface of the moon?
a)
golf
b)
football
c)
tennis
d)
long jump
20.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
21.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
22.
The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Digestion
d)
Calories
23.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin 
24.
When is the best time to keep your diet balanced if you missed a certain food category during a meal? 
a)
Dinner 
b)
Snack Time
c)
Breakfast 
d)
Lunch 
25.
Which of the following is NOT a part of My Plate?
a)
Grains
b)
Fruit
c)
Candy
d)
Protein
26.
Which of the following is an example of a protein?
a)
wheat bread
b)
turkey
c)
green beans
d)
apples
27.
How many servings of dairy/milk should you have a day?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
5
d)
0
28.
Which of the following is a "sometimes" food?
a)
salad
b)
soup
c)
chicken
d)
doughnut
29.
What 2 foods groups should take up half of your plate?
a)
Meat/Beans
b)
Fruits/Vegetables
c)
Ice cream/Soda
d)
Meat/Potatoes
30.
Which of the following are foods that are in the dairy group?
a)
Cream/OJ/Apple Juice
b)
Yogurt/Ice Cream/Soy Milk
c)
Butter/Cream Cheese
d)
All of these are dairy
31.
Chocolate and other sweets are okay as long as you have them sometimes and the portion is small.  
a)
False 
b)
True 
32.
Your goal should be to have a _______________ plate. Fill in the missing word. 
a)
Balanced 
b)
Healthy 
c)
Heavy 
d)
Grain Filled 
33.
What important mineral is found in the dairy group?
a)
vitamin c
b)
fiber
c)
dairy
d)
calcium
34.
Seafood is a type of protein.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Maybe
35.
Brandon just ate celery with peanut butter on top.  Did he eat any protein?
a)
Maybe
b)
Yes
c)
No
36.
What is the nutrient in the grain group that helps us digest food?
a)
Fiber
b)
Fiver
c)
Sodium
d)
Fat
37.
True or False
Frozen fruit counts as a serving of fruit
a)
True
b)
False

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