Nutrition Benefits for Recovery
Macro-nutrients
Food Safety
Micro-nutrients
Wildcard
100

Nutrition helps us with _________ 

Feeling energized?

100

This macronutrient is our main source of energy!

What are carbohydrates?

100

Do this before you start any food preparation.

What is wash your hands?

100

This is known as the sunshine vitamin.

What is Vitamin D?

100

What percentage of males are diagnosed with eating disorders? 

What is 25%?

200

Nutrition helps our body build BRAIN CHEMICALS that make us happy, called __________. 

What are neurotransmitters (dopamine/serotonin)?

200
Macronutrient that supports growth, build/repair tissue, and protect muscle mass

What is protein?

200

Foods you should rinse before eating. 

What are fruits and vegetables?

200

These come from inorganic elements in our soil or water.

What are minerals?

200

TRUE OR FALSE: eggs raise cholesterol 

What is FALSE! 

300

Food can help decrease inflammation and stress on joints, and support your ability to move, to help with _____________________. 

What is pain management?

300

Macronutrient that is our energy reserve, cushions organs, and makes certain hormones. 

What is fat?

300

Wash any plates, utensils, and cutting boards that held these foods.

What are raw meat, seafood, or eggs?

300

These are organic elements (made from plants or animals).

What are Vitamins?

300

The best way to get the vitamins and minerals that our body needs is....

What is...


TO EAT :) 

400

Eating balanced meals at regular times decreases anxiety and irritability, which are triggers for ____________. 

What are cravings?

400

The building blocks of proteins

What are amino acids?

400

Which of the following ways is NOT a safe way to defrost raw meat?
A. In the refrigerator
B. On the counter
C. In the microwave

What is B. On the counter? 

400

Micro-nutrient that decreases inflammation and stabilizes mood and thinking. 

What are Omega-3 fatty acids?

400

The global weight loss and weight management diet market reached a value of more than.. (hint: how many dollars in 2023)

What is currently a $190.35 billion dollar industry?

500

Nutrition supports neurotransmitters for a healthy brain, preventing ____________________. 

What is depression, anxiety, and/or agitation?

500

What foods are considered carbohydrates? (name at least 2 food groups)

What is starches, fruits, and some dairy sources?

500

How long should you wash your hands for?
BONUS (200 points): what temperature will kill almost all bacteria and viruses in food?

What is at LEAST 20 seconds?

BONUS: What is 165 F?

500

Calcium and vitamin D are the main nutrients found in this food group.

What is Dairy/Milk?

500

Kidney stones can be caused by excessive protein intake and/or insufficient intake of this mineral.

What is calcium?

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