Game Day Dining Jeopardy

Winning with Nutrition4-H Sports Nutrition Program

Winning with

Nutrition

On your mark,

get set, go…

Keep the Pace

The Finish Line

Make the Right

ChoiceFast Food

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On your mark, get set, go…100Q: What is the calorie goal

for a meal 4 hours before an event?

A: 700-800 calories

On your mark, get set, go…200Q: Meals and snacks should

be high in what nutrient group?

A: Carbohydrates

On your mark, get set, go…300Q: What is the definition of a

small meal?

A: A small meal is defined as the amount of food that makes you feel comfortable.

On your mark, get set, go…400Q: How many hours before a

competition do you want to be finished eating?

A: 1-4 hours before competition or work out so you are not too full.

On your mark, get set, go…500Q: How much fluid should

you drink before an event?

A: Drink at least 2 cups of fluid 1-2 hours before the event and another 1-2 cups of fluid 15 minutes before the event.

Keep the Pace…100

Q: How often should you drink fluid during competition?

A: Every 10-15 minutes

Keep the Pace…200

Q: For endurance sports lasting greater than 60 minutes, what should you eat or drink?

A: A lightly sweetened carbohydrate drink (sports drink) or high- carbohydrate snack

Keep the Pace…300

Q: Name two high-carbohydrate snacks.

A: Examples could include crackers, bagels, rice cakes, orange slices, bananas, apples, and fruit bars.

Keep the Pace…400

Q: How much fluid should you drink during competition?

A: ½ - 1 cup every 10-15 minutes

Keep the Pace…500

Q: What is the calculation for the amount of carbohydrate needed to maintain blood sugar levels during competition?

A: .5 grams carbohydrate per pound of body weight

The Finish Line…100

Q: What is the top priority after competition?

A: Drink plenty of fluids

The Finish Line…200

Q: How much fluid should you drink after competition?

A: Weigh before and after competition. For every pound you lose, drink 3 cups fluid.

The Finish Line…300

Q: When should you eat after competition?

A: 1-2 hours after competition

The Finish Line…400

Q: What should you eat after competition?

A: A high-carbohydrate meal or snack

The Finish Line…500

Q: What food groups from MyPyramid represent high carbohydrate foods?

A: Grains, milk and fruits

Fast Food…100

Q: Name one principle to remember when making healthful fast food choices.

A: Order more fruits and vegetablesInclude calcium food itemsOrder foods with less fat and sugarWatch portions

Fast Food…200

Q: Which would be a better choice? A. Egg McMuffin at 300 calories, 12

g fat, 30 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein

B. Sausage biscuit with egg at 510 calories, 33 g fat, 36 g

carbohydrate, 18 g protein

A: A. – Egg McMuffin

Fast Food…300

Q: What would be the better choice?

A. 6-inch turkey, ham sub sandwich at 290 calories, 5 g fat, 47 g carbohydrate, 19 g protein

B. Triple meat hamburger at 1,120 calories, 68 g fat, 58 g

carbohydrate, 61 g protein

A: A. – 6-inch sub sandwich

Fast Food…400

Q: What is the better choice for a pre- game meal?A. 3-piece chicken strips at 580 calories, 37 g fat, 34 carbohydrateB. Grilled chicken sandwich at 420 calories, 10 g fat, 51 g carbohydrate

A: B. – Grilled chicken sandwich

Fast Food…500

Q: Which would be a better snack choice 1 hour before competition?

A. 1 pkg peanut butter crackers and 1 carton 1% milk at 290 calories,

12 g fat, 35 g carbohydrate, 12 g protein

B. Small vanilla shake at 560 calories, 17 g fat, 87 g carbohydrate, 14 g protein

A: A. – 1 pkg peanut butter crackers and 1 carton 1% milk

(Goal: 300-400 calories 1 hour prior to competition)

Make the Right Choice…100Q: When is it important for

an athlete to eat healthy?

A: Before, during and after competition

Make the Right Choice…200Q: Name the three nutrient

groups that provide calories in the diet.

A: Carbohydrate, protein, and fat

Make the Right Choice…300Q: Carbohydrate is broken

down into glucose which provides our bodies with what?

A: Energy

Make the Right Choice…400Q: What percentage of

calories in the athlete’s diet should come from carbohydrate?

A: 50-60%

Make the Right Choice…500Q: If there are 1,000 total

carbohydrate calories for a 2,000 calorie diet, how many grams of carbohydrate would this represent?

A. 60B. 250C. 56

A: 250