FOOD GROUPS
Fruits and Veggies
This yellow fruit is a great snack before sports because it gives quick energ and helps with cramps!
Bananas
This is the best drink for athletes to stay hydrated!
Water
Eating this type of food group before a game gives you energy!
Carbs= oats, rice, pasta, potatoes, pumpkin, beans
Any active exercise - jump rope, walking, swimming, hiking, running
This food group builds muscles and includes chicken, eggs, and beans!
Protein
These two foods are high in protein and comes from hens!
Chicken and Eggs
Your body is made up of how much percentage of water?
60%
This spread made from peanuts is a great pre-game snack
Peanut butter
This green vegetable is known for making you strong, just like popeye!
Spinach
This food group gives us energy and includes bread, rice, and pasta!
Carbs and grains!
This food that you can also add yogurt, berries, peanut butter to gives you long-lasting energy.
Oats, oatmeal, granola
Drinking too many of these two sugary drinks can make you dehyrdated!
Soda and sports drinks
After playing sports, what type of food group helps repair muscles and make them strong?
Protein- meat, fish, tofu, chickpeas
The first meal of the day is called this, and it helps fuel your body for the day ahead.
Breakfast!
This food group keeps our bones strong and includes milk and cheese!
Dairy!
This dairy product is a great post game drink because it helps build strong muscles!
Thirsty!
This food group helps build strong bones!
Dairy- milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt
This sweet golden liquid is made by bees and is a natural energy booster.
Honey
This food group includes avocados and nuts and helps our bodies work well.
Healthy Fats!
Too much of this sweet treat can make you feel sluggish and tired....
candy
When you sweat, your body loses what important liquid?
water
Is chocolate milk, a turkey sandwich, and a smoothie better for BEFORE or AFTER your activity?
After your game or activity
Name one strong female athlete or person you love!
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