Pre-game Fuel
Your muscles use this as their main fuel during a soccer match: A) carbs, B) vitamins, C) salt
A) carbs
Which is a good halftime snack? A) orange slices, B) pizza, C) ice cream
A) orange slices
Which is a great post-match snack? A) chips and soda, B) banana and chocolate milk, C) nothing until tomorrow
B) banana and chocolate milk,
Which is a better pre-game food? A) rice and chicken, B) a greasy burger, C) a huge salad
A) rice and chicken
During a 90-minute match, the best drink is: A) soda, B) a sports drink, C) coffee
B) a sports drink
Which dinner is best after a match? A) salmon, sweet potato, and vegetables, B) only candy, C) skipping dinner
A) salmon, sweet potato, and vegetables
Which is a smart game-day rule? A) try a brand-new energy drink, B) skip breakfast, C) stick with foods you've practiced with
C) stick with foods you've practiced with
The goal of halftime fueling is to: A) get full, B) refuel and rehydrate for the second half, C) cool off with ice cream
B) refuel and rehydrate for the second half
When should you start recovering? A) right after the final whistle, B) the next morning, C) after a nap
A) right after the final whistle
What should you be drinking the morning of a game? A) soda, B) juice, C) water
C) water
A sports drink gives you fluid, sodium, and: A) protein, B) carbs, C) fat
B) carbs
Chocolate milk helps recovery because it has: A) only sugar, B) only fat, C) carbs, protein, and fluid
C) carbs, protein, and fluid
Hydration for game day starts: A) at kickoff, B) days before, C) at halftime
B) days before
Energy chews or a gel right before kickoff are: A) required for everyone, B) optional, but only if you've practiced with them, C) banned
B) optional, but only if you've practiced with them
About how much protein should you aim for in your recovery snack? A) 2 grams, B) 100 grams, C) 20-25 grams
C) 20-25 grams