1. Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Awesome.2Cents! A Healthy Lifestyle Curriculum
Grades 8-12
Lesson # 6- Eating for Sports
Pre and post test with key
1. The best source of energy for athletes is
a. Fat
b. Protein
c. Carbohydrate
d. None of the above
2. A good pregame meal is high in
a. Fat
b. Protein
c. Carbohydrate
d. None of the above
3. Aerobic activity is one in which
a. Body uses oxygen to metabolize fats and carbohydrate
b. Fat is stored in the body
c. Muscle tissue is being built
d. None of the above
4. An example of anaerobic activity is
a. Basketball
b. Curl ups
c. Jogging
d. None of the above
5. Exercise can
a. Reduce long term health risks
b. Strengthen the heart
c. Increase stamina
d. All of the above
Answers: 1-c, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b, 5-d
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