Diets
Vocab
Nutrition for Athletes
Health Conditions
Age/Gender Specifics
100

What is it called when your body rejects certain foods?

Allergies. 

100

What does vegetarian mean?

A person who eats mostly, or only, plant-based foods

100

How does having a nutritious diet impact an athlete?

It maintains their weight and keeps up their energy.

100

Name 3 health conditions that can be caused by what you eat. 

Diabetes, Celiac disease, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, etc.

100

Infants need fewer calories than teens/older children. 

True. As you grow older, your body will require more calories. 

200

What is the difference between vegan and vegetarian diets?

Vegans have no animal products whatsoever while vegetarians tend to eat dairy and eggs. 

200

Define Herbal supplements

Dietary supplements containing plant extracts.

200

What are some of the factors that can change the number of calories an athlete needs?

It depends on the intensity of the sport and the length and frequency of their training. 

200

Define Diabetes. 

(Type 1 or Type 2)

Type 1: When the body does not produce enough insulin

Type 2: When your body does not produce sugar or glucose the right way. 

200

Who needs more water; Teen boys or Teen girls?

Teen boys need more water. They need 13 cups of water to stay hydrated. Teen girls only need 9 cups to stay well-hydrated. 

300

What are some of the nutrients that vegetarians lack because of their diet?

Iron, Calcium, Zinc, Protein.

300

Define performance enhancers. 

Substitutes that boost athletic ability.

300

What is the average amount of calories that a teen athlete needs?

2000 - 5000 calories 

300

Define celiac disease

It is a disease where people can not eat gluten. 

300

True or False: Pregnant women need less calcium, folic acid, and iron. 

False. Pregnant women need more to maintain their health and make sure they have a healthy baby. 

400

True or False: Good foods to eat after a workout are high in fat. 

False. It is good to eat low-fat foods after exercising. 

400

Dietary Supplements

Products that supply one or more nutrients as a supplement to, not as a substitute for, healthful foods.

400

True or False: To prevent dehydration, drink water before and after you exercise, and about every 50 minutes 

False. It is good to drink water every 15 minutes while exercising. 

400

What are foods to avoid with celiac disease?

Bread, pasta, beer, etc. 
400

Although females need fewer calories than males, what nutrients do they need more than males. 

Iron and Calcium

500

What is the diet called when the only meat you eat is fish?

Pescatarians. 

500

Define Autoimmune Disease 

A condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks itself, targeting the cells, tissues, and organs of a person's own body.

500

True or False: Extreme measures such as fasting or trying to sweat off extra weight can cause dehydration

True

500

What is the difference between High cholesterol and High blood pressure. 

High cholesterol is when you are eating foods with a lot of saturated fats, which increases cholesterol production within your body. High blood pressure means you are eating food with high salt and sodium levels, which brings up your blood pressure. 

500

Why do females need less calories than males?

Females tend to be smaller and have higher fat percentages.