Macronutrient Functions
Carbohydrates break down into simple sugars like glucose during digestion and fuel your muscles and...
What is brain?
True/False: not getting enough sleep may slow your muscle recovery.
What is True
True/False: You should consume a protein shake before workouts/dance to ensure you get enough for the day.
False
These are lost in sweat and should be replaced post-workout.
What are electrolytes?
True or false: you need fat to burn fat.
What is true?
True or false: If you do not consume adequate protein, your body can and will break down your muscles to obtain it for bodily processes.
What is true
This is the amount of sleep a teenager needs each night.
What is 8-9 hours?
To perform your best, how close to your first class should you consume breakfast?
What is 1-2 hours
This is the time-frame you should eat within post-workout.
What is one to two hours?
This macronutrient helps to repair and build muscles. It's also important for building bones, making it a key nutrient of importance following injury.
What is protein?
Fat is necessary in the diet for many reasons including assistance with absorption of:
What are fat soluble vitamins
This percentage of injury recovery is due to adequate rest, nutrition and sleep.
80%
This type of food makes an ideal snack to top of energy stores during breaks because of it's carbohydrate content.
What is fruit
This beverage you likely loved as a kid actually contains the perfect ratio of carbohydrates and protein making it an excellent post-workout choice. (hint - - it's chocolatey)
What is chocolate milk?
True/false: You cannot meet your daily protein needs on a vegan/vegetarian diet.
False