Athletics & Wellness
Grade 4
10 min
What to Eat Before You Play
Choose a simple, energizing pre-game snack/meal.
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Your Body is Like a Car
Think about a toy car. To make it go, you need to give it batteries or wind it up! Your body is similar. To run, jump, and play your best, you need to give it the right fuel, and that fuel comes from food.
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Choose 'Go' Foods
The best fuel for quick energy comes from foods called carbohydrates. We can call these 'Go' foods! Good examples are fruits like bananas and apples, whole-grain bread or crackers, oatmeal, and pasta. They give your body the power it needs to move.
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Timing is Everything
Eating right before you run out to play can make your tummy feel funny. It's best to eat a small meal 2 to 3 hours before your game, or a simple snack about 1 hour before. This gives your body time to turn the food into energy you can use.
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Challenging
You aren't playing a sport, but are preparing for a long, challenging hike with your family that starts in 90 minutes. How should you apply the principles of pre-game fueling?
0.The rules don't apply to hiking, so you can eat anything.
1.Eat a large, greasy meal to get as much energy as possible.
2.Eat a carbohydrate-rich snack that's easy to digest, just like you would for a sport.
3.It's best not to eat before a long walk to avoid getting a cramp.
Challenging
Your game is at 6:00 PM on a school day. You ate lunch at noon. What is the best plan to make sure you have enough energy for the game?
0.Hope your lunch was big enough and don't eat again until after the game.
1.Eat a large dinner at 5:45 PM right before you leave for the game.
2.Drink a large soda at 5:30 PM for a quick sugar rush.
3.Pack a small, carbohydrate-based snack, like an apple with peanut butter or some crackers, to eat around 4:30 PM.
Easy
What is the main job of a pre-game snack?
0.To give you energy to play
1.To make you feel sleepy
2.To be a very large meal
3.To replace drinking water
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