Hydration
11.5 cups female OR 15.5 cups males
Which carb is best to eat at meal time? High GI or Low GI? Why?
Low GI because it has more fiber to keep you full longer.
What are all proteins made of?
Amino acids
What is the bad fat that is bad for our heart because it contributes to heart disease and arteriosclerosis.
Saturated Fat
This vitamin helps our body produce energy from food and helps our brain and nerves work properly.
B Vitamins
John was at practice for 2 hours and sweating heavily. What drink is appropriate for him afterwards?
Sports Drink
Which carb is better to eat right before, during or after a game, High GI or Low GI? Why?
High GI, because it digests quickly.
Why are HBV proteins better than LBV proteins?
They contain all the essential amino acids whereas the LBV proteins are lacking some.
What is the fake fat that is used to keep things on shelves longer and extend their life.
Trans Fats
This vitamin helps our night vision?
Vitamin A
Jim was at practice for 30 mins before his ride called him that they arrived. He grabbed his gear and began drinking his sports drink. What did he do wrong?
He should have had water. He was only at practice for 30 mins without a heavy sweat
What slows the digestion of a carbohydrate making it high or low GI?
The amount of fiber
What is an example of a HBV or "high biologival value protein"
Name any animal meat, animal product, soy or hemp product.
What is the food fat that is helpful for our heart and brain.
Unsaturated Fat
People with osteoporosis need to increase their consumption of this vitamin and mineral to help their bones stay strong.
Calcium and vitamin D.
TJ lost 2 lbs at practice due to sweat. How much water should he drink after practice?
2 cups or 16 oz
Which food is better eaten at breakfast? Poptarts or Whole grain oatmeal?
Whole grain oatmeal
What is an example of an LBV protein?
Any bean, seed, legume, grain or vegetable.
Which cholesterol is the good cholesterol. HDL or LDL?
HDL
This mineral helps to prevent anemia and helps our red blood cells carry oxygen in the body.
Iron
What is the name of the test used to assess hydration status by looking at urine color?
Urinalysis
Which carbohydrate is better to eat during a basketball game? Skittles or whole grain oatmeal? Why?
Skittles because they are high GI and low in fiber so they digest quickly.
Troy has been working out with his friend over winter break to stay in shape for wrestling. It has been 3 weeks and his friend has made progress but Troy has not. Troy is also still incredible sore after working out. His friend says that it seems like he is under recovering. Why is this? What should he do?
He may not be getting enough protein. He should focus on HBV proteins. He should keep a food log to help track his protein consumption at each meal and after he works out.
Which type of fat is better? Animal fats or plant fats? What is an example of a plant fat?
Plant fats, because they have more unsaturated fats. Examples are nuts, seeds, avocados and oils.
This mineral is an electrolyte BUT it also controls our blood pressure and should be reduced in someone with hypertension.
Sodium