nutrients
eating for performance
general info
things to eat less often
Identify your food
100
These are 3 of the 6 main nutrients
What is carbohydrates, fats, minerals, proteins, water, vitamins.
100
___________ is the nutrient that is the athlete's main fuel.
What is carbohydrate?
100
This is the most important meal of the day!
What is breakfast?
100
This popular drink has 39 grams of sugar in it.
What is coke or soda.
100
this is the main nutrient in a bagel.
What is carbohydrate (although refined - so stripped of most minerals and vitamins)
200
__________ & ____________are a healthy way to get the vitamins, minerals, fiber, and energy your body needs to feel and look good.
What is fruits and vegatables
200
These are some examples of good sources of carbohydrates for performance.
What is breads, cereal, pasta, fruits and veggies.
200
This is the nutrient that is important for maintaining muscle tissue
What is protein?
200
Hot dogs are an example of highly processed food that is high in __________.
What is sodium or saturated fat, and no fiber!
200
Peanut butter holds this important nutrient.
what is carbohydrate(13%), fat (25%) and protein (15%) plus many other positive benefits!
300
The __________ in dairy products is critical for kids and teens who are still growing. Aim for 1,300 milligrams (about 3 servings) a day.
What is calcium
300
When exercising over 90 minutes, you should eat or drink refined carbs every _______________ min to keep your energy stores up.
What is every 15-20 minutes.
300
Your ideal plate should include these 5 food groups.
What is fruits, grains, vegetables, protein and dairy. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/print-materials-ordering/graphic-resources.html
300
This "ingredient" often appears in the ingredient list of highly processed foods.
What is high fructose corn syrup.
300
Broccoli has a lot of this important nutrient.
What is protein, calcium, fiber, iron and many vitamins and other minerals?
400
This is a great way to get protein, which is the building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Your body uses it to repair injuries and to make body chemicals like hormones and enzymes.
What is eating poultry or meat
400
This is the percentage that experts recommend you eat of carbohydrates to perform at your best.
What is about 70%.
400
This important nutrient helps regulate body temperature, protects and moisturizes joints, transports other nutrients and oxygen to cells helps with metabolism and many other functions.
What is water?
400
______- fat food was once thought to be "good for you" but know we know it is highly processed, with high fructose corn syrup.
What is LOW -fat?
400
These drinks contain a lot of caffeine that athletes should avoid because of the stress it puts on your heart.
What are "energy" drinks?
500
During exercise, the body breaks carbohydrates into this for fuel purposes.
What is glycogen?
500
Sweating causes _________ loss which is important in nerve signal transmission.
What is electrolyte.
500
This is the most important thing that helps makes up a healthy diet.
variety or moderation
500
these help to "sweeten" the deal (or your food) but really are not healthy for you and may increase your sugar cravings.
What are artificial sweeteners, aspartame..etc.
500
These are some of the ingredients in jello.
What are gelatin, water, sugar or artificial flavors and food coloring. gelatin - collagen which is found in connective tissue. cow or pig bones, hides, or connective tissues, usually pig skin now.
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