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WorksheetsSports Nutrition Overview
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Sports Nutrition
A specialty area of practice within the field of nutrition that focuses solely on weight loss.
A field that exclusively studies the effects of supplements on athletic performance.
A specialty area of practice within the field of nutrition that partners closely with the study of the human body and exercise.
A practice that only involves dietary restrictions for athletes.
Five Food Groups on MyPlate
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
Meat, Sweets, Grains, Vegetables
Fruits, Nuts, Grains, Dairy
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Fats
Enriched
Replacing lost nutrients.
Adding artificial flavors to food.
Increasing the calorie content of food.
Decreasing the nutritional value of food.
Six Major Nutrients
Carbs, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
Sugars, Oils, Enzymes, Fiber
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Amino Acids, Antioxidants
Proteins, Carbs, Sugars, Alcohol
Nonessential
Nutrients that must be obtained from the diet.
Nutrients that can be made within our body.
Nutrients that are only found in animal products.
Nutrients that are harmful in large quantities.
The key to gaining the benefits derived from sports Nutrition is:
Personalization
Individualization
Standardization
Generalization
What are the three macronutrients?
Vitamins, Minerals, Water
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats
Fiber, Sugars, Starch
Antioxidants, Enzymes, Hormones
What makes up Carbohydrates?
Sugars, Starches, Fiber
Proteins, Fats, Vitamins
Water, Minerals, Enzymes
Acids, Bases, Salts
Fortified
Adding new nutrients not originally present.
Removing existing nutrients from food.
Enhancing the flavor of food.
Increasing the shelf life of food.
What are the three macronutrients
Carbs, Fats, Proteins
Vitamins, Minerals, Water
Sugars, Fiber, Starch
Amino Acids, Enzymes, Hormones
The new labels includes what?
potassium, vitamin d, calcium, and iron and added sugars
sodium, vitamin C, magnesium, and fiber
zinc, vitamin A, protein, and carbohydrates
omega-3, vitamin B12, folate, and cholesterol
suggested nutritional framework, generated by the USDA to provide Americans with advice on their overall eating habits
Dietary Guidelines
Food Pyramid
MyPlate
Nutrition Facts Label
