WorksheetsSports Nutrition Basics
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the primary focus of sports nutrition?
Consuming high amounts of protein
Eating only fruits and vegetables
Hydrating and fueling before, during, and after exercise
Avoiding all carbohydrates
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of sports nutrition?
Enables effective training
Guarantees a long life
Helps provide energy for competition
Promotes muscle building and recovery
What percentage of adults ages 40 to 59 have obesity?
52%
43%
69%
35%
What is MyPlate designed to do?
Provide a strict diet plan
Help people make healthy food and beverage choices
Eliminate all fats from the diet
Promote high sugar intake
Which of the following is a key component of a healthy sports diet?
Eating high-fat foods
Avoiding all dairy products
Eating a variety of nutrient-dense foods
Consuming only one type of food
What should be limited to less than 10 percent of calories per day starting at age 2?
Added sugars
Proteins
Minerals
Vitamins
What is the primary muscle fuel for most types of exercise?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Proteins
What happens when you run out of muscle glycogen stores?
You immediately stop exercising
You feel no difference
You rely on liver glycogen to maintain blood glucose levels
You gain more energy
What is a key aspect of recovery after training?
Avoiding all carbohydrates
Only drinking water
Reloading carbohydrate fuel stores
Skipping meals
What should you consume before training to top off muscle glycogen stores?
A high-fat meal
A protein shake
A carb-based meal
Only water
Which of the following is a characteristic of emotional hunger?
Causes satisfaction
Can be postponed
Comes on gradually
Causes specific cravings
What is a common result of excess intake in an athlete's diet?
Enhanced muscle growth
Improved performance
Undesirable changes in body composition
Increased energy levels
What is a recommended strategy to avoid fatigue during exercise?
Avoid all carbohydrates
Start training sessions fully fueled
Skip meals before exercise
Only drink water
What is a key component of the recovery process after exercise?
Only consuming proteins
Rehydrating with fluids and sodium
Skipping meals
Avoiding all carbohydrates
What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines?
To promote high sugar intake
To provide a strict diet plan
To help people choose foods and beverages for a healthy dietary pattern
To eliminate all fats from the diet
What is a characteristic of physical hunger?
Comes on suddenly
Causes specific cravings
Can be satisfied with any type of food
Leaves you feeling guilty
Evenly distribute your calories throughout the day
True
False
Food that is high in nutrients but relatively low in calories.
Low Protein Foods
High Protein Foods
Nutrient dense foods
Nutrient high foods
Which meal kick starts your metabolism after a long night of fasting, and helps you have more energy throughout the day.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Recovery includes:
Reloading carbohydrate fuel stores
Repairing and rebuilding new muscle tissue
Rehydrating
All of the above
Experiment during your sport season to find the right food items and routine that works best for you
True
False
Female athletes are much more likely than males to incur inadequate nutrient intake
True
False
Which of the following is considered a nutrient-dense food?
Saturated fats
lean protein
simple carbohydrates
all of the above
The recovery process doesn't start after you exercise until you provide your body the nutrient components it needs
True
False
Workouts and performance during competitions excell if your diet provides less carbs
True
False
