Unit 2 C: Nutrition and energy balance quiz games for BTEC National Sport

1. 1

   What is a stimulant?

   A substance that builds muscle proteinA substance that raises nervous system activityA substance that neutralises acidA substance that removes body water
2. 2

   What is a micronutrient?

   A drink used to replace sweatA food group such as dairyA nutrient that gives most energyA vitamin or mineral needed in small amounts
3. 3

   True or false: Fibre is a macronutrient.

   Fibre is a macronutrient.

+ 12 more questions in the game.

1. 1

   What is the main fuel nutrient for high intensity exercise?

   Vitamin CProteinFibreCarbohydrate
2. 2

   What is the main health risk of using EPO?

   Muscles shrink in sizeRed blood cell count drops after useBlood becomes thicker, raising the risk of clotsBlood volume falls, causing low blood pressure
3. 3

   Which term describes any substance, device or technique used to improve performance?

   PlaceboTraining methodAnabolic agentErgogenic aid

+ 12 more questions in the game.

1. 1

   Which nutrient do chicken, fish and eggs mainly provide?

   CarbohydrateProteinFibreVitamin C
2. 2

   True or false: Sweat contains both water and electrolytes.

   Sweat contains both water and electrolytes.
3. 3

   Which of these gives the most energy per gram?

   FatWaterCarbohydrateProtein

+ 12 more questions in the game.

1. 1

   Which vitamin helps the gut to absorb calcium?

   Vitamin BVitamin CVitamin DVitamin A
2. 2

   Which sports drink has a lower concentration than body fluids?

   HypotonicHypertonicIsotonic
3. 3

   Which nutrient is stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen?

   ProteinFibreFatCarbohydrate

+ 12 more questions in the game.

1. 1

   True or false: Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium.

   Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium.
2. 2

   Which is a sign that a footballer is dehydrated?

   A lower heart rate than normalNeeding to urinate more oftenDark yellow urinePale, clear urine
3. 3

   True or false: Anabolic steroids are classed as a physiological aid.

   Anabolic steroids are classed as a physiological aid.

+ 12 more questions in the game.