Sports Diet and Nutrition Assessment

Question 1

5 things athletes must do for their diet:

Answer 1

1. Eat variety of foods: “carb loading”& take vitamins, minerals, protein, and fats to stay in peak playing shape.
2. Muscular Minerals and Vital Vitamins: eat lean meat, fish, poultry, green vegies, cheese, yogurt, and low-fat milk
3. Protein Power: Good sources of protein are fish, lean meats and poultry, eggs, dairy, nuts, soy, peanut butter.
4. Carbohydrates Charge: fruits, vegies, grains (brown rice, oatmeal, whole-wheat bread)
5. Fat Fuel: unsaturated fat found in most vegetable oils, some fish, and nuts and seeds.

Question 2

Guidelines on what to eat and when:

Answer 2

EAT A MEAL 2 to 4 hours before the game: Choose a protein and carbohydrate meal (like chicken sandwich, cereal and milk, chicken noodle soup and yogurt, or pasta with tomato sauce).

EAT A SNACK less than 2 hours: If you haven’t had time to have a pre-game meal, be sure to have a light snack such as low-fiber fruits or vegetables (like plums, melons, cherries, carrots), crackers, or low-fat yogurt.

DON’T EAT ANYTHING AN HOUR BEFORE IT.

Question 3

1. It provides athletes with an excellent source of fuel. A. Caffeine C. Fat
   B. Carbohydrates D. Protein

Answer 3

B. Carbohydrates

Question 4

Fish, lean meats and poultry, eggs, dairy, nuts, soy, and peanut butter are good source of________________.
A. calcium B. carbohydrates C. fat D. protein

Answer 4

D. Protein

Question 5

Experts advise athletes to concentrate on eating healthier fat, such as the __________________that is found in most vegetable oils, some fish, and nuts and
seeds.
A. fat C. trans-fat
B. saturated fat D. unsaturated fat

Answer 5

D. unsaturated fat

Question 6

Low-fiber fruits or vegetables, crackers, or low-fat yogurt are food necessary to eat less than ____________________ before the game
A. 2 hours C. 4 hours
B. 3 hours D. 5 hours

Answer 6

A. 2 hours

Question 7

You need to eat lean meat, fish, poultry, and green leafy vegetables to get the ___________you need.
A. Caffeine C. Fat
B. Carbohydrates D. Iron

Answer 7

D. Iron

Question 8

T or F
1. Teen athletes have unique nutrition needs.
2. Eating to reach your peak performance level requires a special diet or supplements.
3. Sugary carbohydrates such as candy bars or sodas are less healthy for athletes.
4. It is advised that unsaturated fat is healthier fat needed for long-lasting energy of athletes that is found in most vegetable oils, some fish, and nuts and seeds. 5. Protein provides athletes with an excellent source of fuel.

Answer 8

1. T
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F