Nutrition for Athletes Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST: nutrient timing : application of knowing when to eat is just as important as what you eat. drinking chocolate milk after a workout, three : it is recommended athletes eat every _ hours to prevent energy crashes and enhance performance, omega three : healthy fat found fish, olive oil and avocados. can improve cardiovascular health & reduce inflammation, carbohydrates : sugars & starches found in food. body uses source for energy. has 4 calories per gram, complex : _ carbs found in vegetables, whole grains, beans and peas, protein : body use nutrient to build & repair muscle, skin & organs. nsca recommends .6-.9 per pound of body weight a day, trans fat : unhealthy fat found in fried foods & pastries to prevent from spoiling, calories : you need to eat 500 more of these a day to gain 1 pound of muscle a week, fiber : indigestible part of fruits and vegetables. plays a role in reducing obesity, amino acids : the building blocks of protein, water : athletes should make it a goal to drink 64 ounces a day of this, electrolytes : lack of these minerals may cause sports induced cramps. sodium and potassium are examples, breakfast : the most important meal of the day, nutrition deficiency : when the body does not get enough nutrients such as vitamins or minerals.