French Eating Styles
French Foods
USA & the Olympics
Fueling Athletes
Paris 2024
100
French cooking is known for its emphasis on rich, flavorful sauces, often made with butter, wine or cheese. What food group would sauces be in?
Fats
100
French cheese is a staple in French cuisine, with over 1200 different types of cheese produced in the country.
Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, goat cheese
100
Who is the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time?
Michael Phelps
100
Rank the obesity rates of the following countries:
France
USA
Mexico
Britain
40% USA
33% Mexico
26% Britain
17% France
100
How many Statues of Liberty are in Paris?
Five
200
French cuisine is heavily influenced by regional ingredients, with seafood dishes being popular in coastal areas and hearty stews being common in the countryside. How is this different than American cuisine?
American's often shop and large grocery stores that offer foods from around the country. A lot of food is processed for time saving.
200
What is the difference between American Beef Stew and French boeuf Bourguign?
The French dish contains wine. Otherwise they both contain beef, potatoes, onions and carrots.
200
Who is the American Gymnast who withdrew from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and became an advocate for Mental Health?
Simone Biles
200
Athletes are diligent about staying well-hydrated to maintain performance levels and prevent dehydration.
Which of these beverages is a good choice for hydration: isotonic sports drinks or hydrating coconut water, or plain water
All 3 options are good for hydration
200
How many sports are in the 2024 Summer Olympics?
32
300
French desserts often use seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, such as fruit and berries are eaten daily.
True of False?
True
300
What do the French call a puffy egg dish that can be savory or a dessert?
Souffle
Cheese or chocolate
300
Who is the fastest runner in the world?
Usain Bolt
300
Rank these athletes based on how many calories they burn per day.
Swimmers
Gymnasts
Basketball players
Kayaking
Swimming 3000 - 8000 kcals/day
Kayaking 2500-3500 kcals/day
Basketball 3000-4500 kcals/day
Gymnastics 2200-2500 kcal/day
300
Name a new sport that will debut in Paris 2024?
skateboarding
sport climbing
surfing
break dancing
400
In France, it is common to have a three meals and 2 snacks daily consisting of breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, appetizers, dinner.
True.
Meals are eaten slowly which aids in healthy digestion.
400
It is illegal to throw food away in France.
True or False
True!
In 2016, France took a stand on food waste, becoming the first in the world to ban supermarkets from throwing away or destroying unsold food. Instead, they must donate it to charities and food banks.
400
African American Athlete who stood up to racism and persecution in front of Hitler in 1936?
Jesse Owens
400
What is carb loading and what French foods would be good for this?
Consuming lots of carb foods for neoglycogenesis. Any bread, fruit
400
How many steps does it take to climb the Eiffel Tower?
1665
500
A typical dinner in France consists of 3 courses: appetizers, entree, and cheese or dessert course.
How would this eating style be beneficial?
Fueled for a full day. Better for endurance.
500
Where is the best place to buy cheese in France?
Cheesemonger
500
Who is the most decorated female athlete.
Katie Ladecky
500
How many calories does Michael Phelps require for 1 day of Olympic competition?
12,000
500
How many countries are participating in Paris 2024?
206