French Eating Styles
French Foods
USA & the Olympics
Fueling Athletes
Paris 2024
100

French cooking is known for its emphasis on rich, flavorful sauces, often made with butter, wine or cheese. What food group would sauces be in? 

Fats 

100

French cheese is a staple in French cuisine, with over 1200 different types of cheese produced in the country.  

Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, goat cheese

100

Who is the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time?

Michael Phelps


100

Rank the obesity rates of the following countries:

France

USA

Mexico

Britain

40% USA

33% Mexico

26% Britain

17% France

100

How many Statues of Liberty are in Paris? 

Five

200

French cuisine is heavily influenced by regional ingredients, with seafood dishes being popular in coastal areas and hearty stews being common in the countryside.  How is this different than American cuisine?

American's often shop and large grocery stores that offer foods from around the country.  A lot of food is processed for time saving. 

200

What is the difference between American Beef Stew and French boeuf Bourguign?

The French dish contains wine. Otherwise they both contain beef, potatoes, onions and carrots. 

200

Who is the American Gymnast who withdrew from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and became an advocate for Mental Health?

Simone Biles

200

Athletes are diligent about staying well-hydrated to maintain performance levels and prevent dehydration.

Which of these beverages is a good choice for hydration: isotonic sports drinks or hydrating coconut water, or plain water

All 3 options are good for hydration

200

How many sports are in the 2024 Summer Olympics?

32

300

French desserts often use seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, such as fruit and berries are eaten daily. 

True of False? 

True

300

What do the French call a puffy egg dish that can be savory or a dessert? 

Souffle

Cheese or chocolate


300

Who is the fastest runner in the world? 

Usain Bolt

300

Rank these athletes based on how many calories they burn per day.   

Swimmers

Gymnasts

Basketball players

Kayaking 

Swimming  3000 - 8000 kcals/day  

Kayaking  2500-3500 kcals/day

Basketball  3000-4500 kcals/day 

Gymnastics   2200-2500 kcal/day 

300

Name a new sport that will debut in Paris 2024?

skateboarding

sport climbing

surfing

break dancing

400

In France, it is common to have a three meals and 2 snacks daily consisting of breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, appetizers, dinner.


True. 

Meals are eaten slowly which aids in healthy digestion. 

400

It is illegal to throw food away in France. 

True or False

True!

In 2016, France took a stand on food waste, becoming the first in the world to ban supermarkets from throwing away or destroying unsold food. Instead, they must donate it to charities and food banks.

400

African American Athlete who stood up to racism and persecution in front of Hitler in 1936?

Jesse Owens

400

What is carb loading and what French foods would be good for this?

Consuming lots of carb foods for neoglycogenesis. Any bread, fruit

400

How many steps does it take to climb the Eiffel Tower? 

1665 

500

A typical dinner in France consists of 3 courses: appetizers, entree, and cheese or dessert course. 

How would this eating style be beneficial? 

Fueled for a full day. Better for endurance. 

500

Where is the best place to buy cheese in France? 

Cheesemonger

500

Who is the most decorated female athlete. 

Katie Ladecky


500

How many calories does Michael Phelps require for 1 day of Olympic competition?

12,000

500

How many countries are participating in Paris 2024?

206