Nutrient Experts
This Nutrient is the body's main source of energy.
Carbohydrates
Approximately what percentage of the human body is made up of water?
About 60%
Which meal is often called the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast.
How often should gamers take movement breaks during long gaming sessions?
About every 30–60 minutes.
This game is the best-selling video game of all time, with over 300 million copies sold.
What is Minecraft?
This Nutrient helps build and repair muscles after physical activity.
Protein
Name two signs of dehydration.
Thirst, headache, fatigue, dizziness, dark urine.
Which provides longer-lasting energy: candy or oatmeal?
Oatmeal.
Besides nutrition, name one factor that strongly affects reaction time.
Sleep, exercise, hydration, stress management.
In esports, "FPS" stands for this type of game genre
What is First-Person Shooter?
Name two foods that contain healthy fats
Avocados, nuts, seeds, salmon, olive oil.
Why can dehydration affect gaming performance?
It reduces focus, reaction time, and concentration.
Why do whole grains provide energy for longer than sugary foods?
They digest more slowly and release energy gradually.
Which is the better pre-gaming snack: chips or a banana with yogurt?
Banana with yogurt.
In Mario Kart, taking corners efficiently to maintain speed is called this.
What is drifting?
Which nutrient helps carry oxygen around the body and can be found in red meat, beans, and spinach?
Iron
Which hydrates better after exercise: water or pop?
Water.
Name two foods that help support brain function.
Fish, eggs, berries, nuts, leafy greens.
Why is sleep important for gaming performance?
Improves reaction time, memory, decision-making, and focus.
This gaming term describes the delay between a player's action and the game's response, often measured in milliseconds.
What is latency (or ping)?
What are the three main macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
During intense physical activity, what two things are lost through sweat besides water?
Electrolytes and minerals (such as sodium and potassium).
What is one reason eating too much sugar before gaming can hurt performance?
Energy crash, reduced focus, mood swings.
Name three healthy habits that improve gaming performance.
Good sleep, hydration, balanced nutrition, physical activity, stretching.
Name three skills that professional esports players train besides mechanical game skills.
Communication, teamwork, strategy, mental resilience, decision-making, leadership, focus, time management.