Terms
A measure of energy from food
What is a calorie?
to the human body, food is...
What is fuel?
Avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, fatty fish, canola and sunflower oil are examples of this type of food.
Healthy Fats.
True or False: Skipping meals is a good way for dancers to maintain a lean physique.
What is False? (It often leads to underfueling, fatigue, and can even slow metabolism).
magnesium, sodium, and potassium
What are electrolytes?
What is 6?
These foods contain vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that support immunity.
What is fruits & veggies?
True or False: All fats are bad for dancers, and you should try to eliminate them from your diet.
What is False? (Healthy fats are essential for energy, hormones, and vitamin absorption).
This is fast and highly active for a person with a lot of muscle
What is metabolism?
The minimum amount of calories needed to meet the Basal Metabolic Rate
What is 1700 calories?
This is the only food that the body can digest quickly.
What is carbohydrates?
True or False: You only need to drink water when you feel thirsty.
What is False? (Thirst is already a sign of mild dehydration; proactive hydration is key).
This macronutrient is a dancer's primary and most readily available fuel source, found in grains, fruits, and vegetables.
What are Carbohydrates (or Carbs)?
Cutting carbs will not help you first lose weight but will lead you first to lose this instead.
A donut is an example of this type of carbohydrate.
What is simple?
True or False: Taking a multivitamin can fully compensate for a consistently poor diet lacking whole foods.
Question: What is False? (Supplements supplement a diet; they don't replace the benefits of whole, nutrient-dense foods).
What are amino acids?
Dancers should be filling their water bottles this many times a day.
his macronutrient is crucial for building and repairing muscle tissue after intense dance, found in lean meats, beans, and nuts.
What is a protein?
True or False: Eating carbohydrates right before a performance will make you feel heavy and sluggish.