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What’s your energy IQ?

Think you know your energy sources and the best ways to fuel your body? Try our quick 10 question quiz to find out how much you really know about what you’re eating and drinking.

You may well learn a thing or two about the correct nutritional requirements for your sport, and could find the answers you and your training programs are looking for ...

Q1

What macronutrient yields the most energy?
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Proteins
- None of the above
Q2

What is the average energy expenditure of an athlete competing in the Tour de France?
- 2400 kcal
- 9300 kcal
- 6000 kcal
- 3500 kcal
Q3

What percentage of the average person’s diet should fats make up?
- 20-25%
- 15%
- 40%
- 30-35%
Q4

Which sugar is found within fruits?
- Fructose
- Glucose
- Galactose
- Sucrose
Q5

What is the body’s largest source of carbohydrate?
- Blood
- Liver
- Muscle
- Kidney
Q6

What are the carbohydrate requirements of a moderately active person?
- 4 to 5g per kg body weight
- 1 to 2g per kg body weight
- 6 to 7g per kg body weight
- 9 to 10g per kg body weight
Q7

What percentage of energy expenditure does activity comprise?
- 60-65%
- 10%
- 50-60%
- 15-30%
Q8

Which of the following is not an advantage of consuming a sports drink after exercising?
- Energy (delaying the onset of fatigue)
- Salts (replenishment)
- Hydration (to replace lost fluids)
- Fat (taking on a sports drink will increase the amount of fat burnt)
Q9

How much water should be consumed before exercise?
- 400 to 600ml (13.5 to 20oz)
- 3l (100oz)
- 100-200ml (3.4 to 6.8oz)
- 1l (33.8oz)
Q10

How many kilojoules of energy does 1 kilocalorie provide?
- 10.5
- 15
- 15
- 4.2

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