WorksheetsCh. 1 Sports Nutrition Guidebook
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the main benefit of recognizing the nutrition benefits of each of the five food groups?
It helps in planning a balanced diet
It encourages eating only one food group
It promotes skipping meals
It reduces the need for snacks
Which of the following tasks requires planning and strategic thinking related to nutrition?
Memorizing the names of food groups
Planning a day’s menu with well-balanced meals and snacks
Listing favorite foods
Skipping breakfast
According to the material, why should you avoid allowing yourself to get hungry?
Because it can lead to choosing convenience over nutrition
Because it helps you lose weight faster
Because it increases your metabolism
Because it makes food taste better
Which of the following is recommended to avoid repetitive eating and fatigue?
Eat 3-5 different nutrient-dense foods every meal
Eat only one type of food per meal
Skip meals regularly
Eat only treats throughout the day
What is the primary role of the microbiome in the colon according to the diagram?
Prevents gastric complications
Digestion of complex carbohydrates
Scent production
Lubricate pulmonary tissues
According to the MyPlate guide, which two food groups should make up half of your plate?
Fruits and Vegetables
Grains and Protein
Dairy and Protein
Grains and Dairy
Which of the following is a key recommendation for grains in the MyPlate guide?
Make half your grains whole grains
Avoid eating grains
Only eat refined grains
Eat grains with every meal
If a grain product is missing the germ and endosperm, what does this mean?
It is a whole grain
It is a processed grain
It is high in protein
It is gluten-free
Which vegetables are considered cruciferous and are known to help fight cancer?
Carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, onions
Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts
Spinach, lettuce, kale, celery
Peppers, squash, zucchini, eggplant
What is a key characteristic of vegetables that are higher in nutrients?
Lighter color
Darker color
Sweeter taste
Smaller size
Why might someone take a DIM supplement related to cruciferous vegetables?
To increase sugar intake
To help fight cancer
To reduce protein absorption
To improve eyesight
If a person wants to increase their Vitamin C intake, which vegetable from the table should they choose?
Pepper, red
Potato, baked
Onion
Cabbage, green
Which of the following nutrients are commonly found in fruits?
Carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K
Protein, iron, vitamin B12, calcium
Fats, vitamin D, zinc, sodium
Iodine, vitamin A, magnesium, copper
Which of the following is a benefit of bananas?
Increases potassium lost during sweating
Decreases vitamin C absorption
Raises blood pressure
Causes constipation
If you are planning a diet to improve healing and aid in recovery, which food group should you include based on the material?
Fruits
Processed snacks
Sugary drinks
Fried foods
How much protein should you eat at each meal?
1-5 g
5-10 g
10-15 g
15-20 g
Fats and oils should make up _____ % of your daily food intake.
2%
4%
6%
8%
Sugars should make up ____ % or less of your daily caloric intake.
2%
5%
10%
15%
Which statements/s is/are true about obesogens?
They lead to larger fat cells
They can disrupt hormone function
They increase the storage of fat cells
They are found in plastics
All statesments are true
How many food groups should you eat at each meal?
2-4
2-3
3-4
3-5
