Sports nutrition
Across
- 3. Chemical substances like sodium and potassium that maintain fluid balance
- 6. The body’s ability to perform physical activity for long periods
- 8. The body’s main source of quick energy during exercise
- 10. A mineral important for oxygen transport in blood.
- 13. Loss of body fluids during intense exercise.
- 14. A drink containing electrolytes and carbohydrates used by athletes.
Down
- 1. A condition caused by lack of sufficient nutrients in athletes.
- 2. Natural body fuel stored in adipose tissue.
- 4. Vitamins that help in energy metabolism during exercise.
- 5. The recovery process after exercise that restores energy stores
- 7. A meal eaten before exercise to supply energy.
- 9. The process of taking in fluids to maintain body water balances
- 11. The storage form of glucose in muscles and liver.
- 12. Nutrient responsible for muscle repair and growth.