Nutrition
What are the three macronutrients?
1. Carbohydrates
2. Protein
3. Fat
What is the recommended amount of sugar daily?
30 grams
How does weed affect the body?
-Increased heart rate
-Decreased blood pressure (can cause people to faint)
-Altered sense (Hallucinations & delusions)
-Muscle relaxation
Why is alcohol bad for athletic performance? List three reasons.
-Dehydrates the body
-Decreases Aerobic performance (oxygen being delivered to muscles)
-Increase lactic acid in muscles (which can lead to cramps)
-Increase injury risk
-Hungover (headache, fatigue, nausea)
How much water should you consume daily?
2-3 litres a day
What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?
Main source of energy
List three foods/drinks that contain added sugar
Answers will vary (fruit juice, boosterjuice, starbucks, candy, condiments, soda, etc).
-motor skills
-coordination
-energy levels
-stamina
-heart rate
Anywhere from 6 - 72 hours (depends how much was consumed)
How much sleep should you be getting every night?
8 - 10 hours
What is the role of protein in the body?
-helps maintain & build muscle
List three low sugar options for a beverage
1. Gatorade zero
2. Liquid IV
3. Tea (green, peppermint)
4. Soda Water (bubbly's)
How long can weed stay in the body?
1 - 30 days.
What is an example of a high sugar alcoholic drink?
1. Twisted Tea's
2. Mike's Hard
3. Mixed Drinks (rum & coke)
4. Cider
5. Sangria
What affects hydration?
-Exercising (we lose water through sweat)
-High temperatures
-High sodium foods
-High Altitude
What are three examples of a protein source NOT from animals?
1. Chickpeas
2. Beans
3. Lentils
1. Honey
2. Maple Syrup
3. Fruit
4. Natural tea (green tea)
What are the side effects of vaping? list 4
-headache
-cough
-nausea
-shortness of breath
-cancer and other diseases
What is the strongest type of alcohol?
Vodka
-Blue light (phone, TV, laptop)
-Caffeine
-Alcohol
-Drugs
-Stress
-Diet
-Exercise
What are three examples of a complex carbohydrate?
1. Sweet potato
2. Quinoa
3. Brown rice
4. Oats
5. Nuts
6. Beans
How can sugar affect athletic performance?
-energy levels
-decreased endurance
What can drug addiction lead to?
-poor grades
-low self esteem
-depression
-memory challenges
-attention deficits
-poor social skills
What are three long term effects of alcohol?
-damage to internal organs
-muscle & bone breakdown
-memory impairment
-lack of coordination skills
-poor nutrition
List 5 benefits to being hydrated
1. Regulates body temperature
2. Digestive system function properly
3. Skin healthy & clear
4. Deliver oxygen to muscles
5. Improves sleep quality