Nutrition and Athletic Performance Quiz

Grade 6 · Health · Quiz

Test your knowledge of how diet and hydration affect sports and exercise performance.

Questions

1. Which food group provides the fastest energy for athletes?

   1. Fats
   2. Proteins
   3. Carbohydrates
   4. Fiber
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   Answer: Carbohydrates

   Carbohydrates are quickly broken down into glucose, giving athletes rapid fuel for muscles.

2. A soccer player finishes a 90-minute game and needs to help her muscles recover. Which food choice is best?

   1. A candy bar
   2. Chocolate milk or a protein-rich snack
   3. A bag of chips
   4. A soda
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   Answer: Chocolate milk or a protein-rich snack

   Protein-rich snacks like chocolate milk help repair muscle tissue damaged during intense exercise.

3. Why are electrolytes important for athletes?

   1. They make muscles bigger
   2. They replace minerals lost through sweat and keep muscles working
   3. They increase speed
   4. They reduce body fat
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   Answer: They replace minerals lost through sweat and keep muscles working

   Electrolytes replace minerals lost in sweat and are essential for muscle contraction and nerve function.

4. Protein should make up the largest portion of a meal eaten two hours before a sporting event.

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   Answer: False

   Pre-event meals should be carbohydrate-focused for quick energy. Protein digests more slowly and is better for post-exercise recovery.

5. Which of the following is a healthy fat that supports an athlete's diet?

   1. Butter on white bread
   2. Avocado
   3. Deep-fried chicken
   4. Soda
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   Answer: Avocado

   Avocado is a source of healthy monounsaturated fats that support joint health and provide long-lasting energy.

6. How does mild dehydration affect athletic performance?

   1. It has no effect
   2. It improves endurance
   3. It reduces strength, speed, and focus
   4. It increases energy levels
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   Answer: It reduces strength, speed, and focus

   Even a small fluid deficit impairs muscle strength, reaction time, and concentration.

7. The process by which your body converts food into energy is called ________.

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   Answer: metabolism

   Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes by which the body converts food and drink into energy.

8. Which snack is best for a quick energy boost 30 minutes before gym class?

   1. A large burger and fries
   2. A handful of nuts and a piece of fruit
   3. A bowl of ice cream
   4. A bag of chips
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   Answer: A handful of nuts and a piece of fruit

   A combination of natural sugars from fruit and healthy fats from nuts provides steady energy without the heaviness of a large meal.

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