Sports
True or false: Nutrition matters when it comes to performing to the best of your ability in sports.
True! Without fueling yourself with proper nutrition, doing well in sports is going to be a lot harder than it could be.
If Jeff eats a lot of meat before his sports activity, he is likely to feel this way.
What is sluggish or heavy?
Vegetarians often combine foods like rice and beans to make sure they get this nutrient.
What is protein?
What is one source of protein?
Meat, eggs, nuts/seeds, fish, beans, tofu.
Body building, weight lifting, power lifting, etc.
Fish are a rich source of these healthy fats that support brain and nerve function.
What are Omega-3 fatty acids?
Someone who enjoys cheese and milk but avoids eggs and meat follows this specific vegetarian pattern?
What is a lacto-vegatarian diet?
Which food groups give you energy?
Carbs and Fruits/Sugar
True or false: The sport cross country (ie; long distance running) is mainly anaerobic.
False. Cross country is an aerobic exercise (oxygen is your main source of fuel).
Eating a lot of meat can make you feel sluggish and affect which part of your body over time?
What is the heart?
Name two religions that encourage people to follow a vegetarian diet.
What are Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism?
One benefit of protein?
Helps build and repair muscles
What is the difference between anaerobic and aerobic sports (in other words, what type of fuel does aerobic use, and the same for anaerobic?)
Aerobic uses oxygen as the main source of fuel while anaerobic uses other forms of fuel that isn't oxygen like glucose (sugar) and carbs.
Meat provides us with these essential building blocks needed to make DNA.
What are amino acids?
Leafy greens like spinach supply the mineral, which is also found in meat, and is crucial for carrying oxygen in blood?
What is iron?
_____ provide fiber for digestive health and can regulate blood sugar levels.
Grains!
What are the four parts that make up a physical activity that we mentioned in the slideshow?
Endurance, Strength, Energy, & Movement.
What is the specific protein found in meat that helps boost strength and short-term performance?
What is creatine?
What are three plant-based food that are high protein that could help a vegetarian maintain muscle mass without eating meat?
What are beans, lentils, and tofu?
____ is high in vitamins A, C and D.
Fruit!