SPORTS HISTORY
The only Canadian NBA team to win a championship.
Who are the Toronto Raptors?
Eating a small snack 30–60 minutes before a workout primarily provides this to working muscles.
What is energy?
Instead of a sugary sports drink, choose this beverage for hydration without excess sugar.
What is water or electrolyte water?
This pre-workout snack component slows digestion, prevents blood sugar spikes, and prolongs energy availability.
What is fiber?
This player won six championships with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s and is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time.
Who is Michael Jordan?
The host country of the 2016 Olympics.
What is Brazil?
Snacks high in protein and low in sugar post-exercise help with this process, repairing microdamage in muscles.
What is muscle recovery?
Swap candy for this nutrient-dense snack to get antioxidants and natural sugar for energy.
What is fruit?
Eating protein and carbohydrate together post-exercise triggers this hormone that promotes muscle growth
What is insulin?
Nicknamed “King James,” he has led two different NBA teams to multiple championships.
Who is LeBron James?
NFL quarterback known as “TB12
Who is Tom Brady?
This macronutrient is essential during long endurance sessions because it is the main fuel for aerobic metabolism.
What is carbohydrate?
Swapping refined crackers for this type increases fiber intake and supports sustained energy during training.
What are whole-grain crackers?
Omega-3 fats in snacks support cardiovascular health and can reduce this type of post-exercise inflammation.
What is systemic or muscle inflammation?
This “Splash Brother” is famous for his 3-point shooting and led the Warriors to three championships in four years (2015–2018).
Who is Stephen Curry?
The soccer player with the most World Cup goals (men’s)
Who is Miroslav Klose?
Including fiber in a snack is usually better after a workout because it slows digestion, which could interfere with this during exercise.
What is rapid energy availability?
Post-workout, replacing soda with this protein-rich snack helps rebuild muscle while providing hydration.
What is chocolate milk or Greek yogurt?
Low-glycemic snacks help maintain steady blood sugar and optimize this type of cognitive function during long games or workouts
What is focus, attention, or mental performance?
This center dominated the paint for the Lakers in the 1980s and is known for his skyhook shot.
Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
NHL player known for “The Great One.”
Who is Wayne Gretzky?
Snacks high in this type of fiber slow gastric emptying and help prevent post-snack energy crashes.
SOLUBE FIBER
Replacing chips with this roasted legume snack increases protein and fiber intake, helping with recovery and satiety.
What are roasted chickpeas or edamame?
Combining nutrient timing with this type of snack before endurance training spares glycogen and supports both brain and muscle performance.(Think general nutrients)
What is a balanced fuel snack (carbs + protein + fat)?
This player won the NBA Finals MVP despite never having won a regular-season MVP and is known for his clutch performance in the 2016 Finals.
Who is Andre Iguodala?