Macro-mania
This is what half of my plate should be made out of when maintaining my weight
What are fruits and vegetables?
These are used to complement your already existent balanced diet.
What are dietary supplements?
This is information found on food packages that details a food’s content including the amount of fat, sugar, protein, and fiber it has.
What is a nutrition label?
This macronutrient has neuroprotective benefits and reduces blood pressure.
What is fat?
You should drink at least 64 ounces of this per day.
What is water?
This macronutrient is found in bread, fruit, and vegetables and is the body's primary energy source.
What is a carbohydrate?
This is known as the sunshine vitamin.
What is Vitamin D?
This food group provides your body with calcium, vitamin D, and protein.
What is dairy?
This supplement is typically used for muscle building, and also enhances cognitive function.
What is creatine?
This stimulant is found in tea, soft drinks, and pills, and increases reaction time and cognitive performance.
What is caffeine?
These are made out of amino-acids and the body uses them for tissue repair and cell growth.
What are proteins?
This vitamin helps improve the immune system.
What is vitamin C?
The average American consumes 66 pounds of this per year.
What is sugar?
This is important to take during a game to maintain cognitive function.
What is water? (1-2 sips ideally)
This should be eaten 20-30 minutes before a match or activity for optimal performance.
What are carbohydrate-rich snacks?
This nutrient is needed to absorb vitamins A, D, E, & K.
What is fat?
This mineral is found in nuts, seeds, fish, bananas, avocados, leafy greens, and it can improve symptoms of anxiety and depression, and is a sleep aid.
What is magnesium?
These are listed on a nutrition label in order of weight or quantity.
What are the ingredients?
This is when the last big meal should be eaten before your match.
What is 2-3h before a match?
This compound is found in green tea and helps you relax.
L-theanine
On a nutrition label, this is who the "% daily value" is recommended for.
Who is someone with 2000 daily calorie expenditure?
These are the two types of vitamins.
What are fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?
This is food that is grown by farmers that live near you. If you buy this food it helps reduce the food miles your food has to travel to get to you, which reduces pollutants like CO2.
What is local food?
This type of fat helps you maintain mental sharpness during long gaming sessions.
What are omega 3- fatty acids / fish oil?
Sports drinks are composed mostly of water, but their second biggest ingredient is usually this.
What is sugar?