Food Groups
Perfromance
Vitamins and Minerals
Diet and Disease
Foods that start with B
100
This group has bread, rice and pasta and provides you with energy.
What is Grains
100
You need plenty of this before, during, and after exercise
What is Water
100
This is known as the sunshine vitamin, which is why we need a dietary source in the winter-time
What is Vitamin D
100
Adequate calcium and vitamin D during youth prevents this disease of weakened bones.
What is osteoperosis
100
This fruit which is high in potassium, vitamin C and fiber is one of the most popular in the USA.
What is Banana
200
Eggs belong to this food group.
What is Protein
200
If exercising hard for more than 60-90 minutes, it would be a good idea to have this to keep your energy up
What is a Sports Drink / Electrolytes
200
This vitamin is especially important for every woman who could become pregnant.
What is Folic Acid
200
The blood sugar levels are controlled with diet, exercise and/or insulin in this disease
What is diabetes
200
This source of carbohydrates provides an excellent source of energy
What is Bread
300
It’s good to choose dark green and orange colored foods from this food group?
What is Vegetables
300
Athletes need a diet that is moderate in protein, low to moderate in fat and high in this
What is Carbohydrates
300
This mineral is much better absorbed from meats than from vegetables
What is Iron
300
Weight-bearing exercise is very important in building and maintaining strength of these.
What is Bones
300
Vegetarians need to eat plenty of these to get the zinc, iron, and other important nutrients.
What are Beans
400
This is the only food group that is not a source of carbohydrates.
What is Protein
400
When you lose weight during a training session, you have lost this
What is Water
400
Iron from vegetarian sources is better absorbed when eaten with fruits and vegetables because of this vitamin.
What is Vitamin C
400
This type of fat is produced by a process called hydrogenation and is associated with increased risk of heart disease
What is trans-fat
400
This cruciferous veggie is eaten well with cheese sauce.
What is Broccoli
500
These three food groups are good sources of fiber
What is Fruit, Vegetable, and Grain
500
After exercising, it’s important to do this to replenish muscle energy stores.
What is Eat
500
Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin C are examples of this
What is antioxidants
500
Kidney stones can be caused by excessive protein intake and/or insufficient intake of this mineral.
What is Calcium
500
This herb, when combined with pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan, makes an delicious pesto for pasta
What is Basil
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