Sleep
Most teens should get this many hours of sleep each night for good health.
What is 8-10 hours?
What nutrient gives your muscles quick energy when you exercise?
Carbohydrates.
Why is sleep important for recovery after exercise?
What is allowing your muscles to repair and grow?
What are the three types of macros?
What are carbs, fats, and proteins?
What are the main micronutrients?
What are vitamins and minerals?
This stimulant found in coffee and energy drinks can make it harder to fall asleep.
What is caffeine?
Why is drinking water important during exercise?
Prevents dehydration and regulates body temperature.
What should you do right after a hard workout to help your body recover?
What is cool down and stretch?
Which macro stores long term energy?
What are fats/lipids?
What vitamin is gained through sunlight?
What is vitamin D?
What is melatonin?
What nutrient helps repair and rebuild muscles after workouts?
Proteins.
Why is protein important after exercise?
What is rebuilding muscle fibers that get broken down during workouts?
Which macro is eaten most per day on average?
What are carbohydrates?
What mineral is needed for bone density?
What is calcium?
This mineral found in bananas, and leafy greens helps muscles relax and improves sleep quality.
What is magnesium?
What is the best thing to eat before exercise for energy?
Carbohydrates.
How does hydration help with recovery?
What is replacing fluids lost during exercise and helping your body heal?
Which macro gives the most energy per gram?
What are fats?
What is the most common micronutrient deficiency?
What is an iron deficiency?
Eating too much of this nutrient right before bed can sometimes lead to poor sleep quality and energy spikes.
What is sugar?
Why are electrolytes important during long workouts?
They help replace minerals lost through sweat and keep muscles functioning properly.
Name one thing you can do to speed up recovery after intense exercise.
What is eat a balanced meal with protein and carbs, rest, or use ice/heat on sore muscles?
This meat has the most protein?
What is chicken breast?
What are the fat-soluble vitamins?
What are vitamins D, E, K, A?