Snack Choice Worksheet

Use the charts and infographic to complete the questions below. Be sure to explain your reasoning based on nutrients, functions, and how the snack helps or hinders your activity.

Performance Snacks

1. Choose one snack from the Performance Snacks Chart: ____________________________________________________
   
   
   
2. Explain why this snack helps performance (nutrients and function):
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. List one snack that could hinder performance and explain why:
   
   
   
   
   
   

Recovery Snacks

1. Choose one snack from the Recovery Snacks Chart: ____________________________________________________
   
   
   
2. Explain why this snack supports recovery (nutrients and function):
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. List one snack that might hinder recovery and explain why:
   
   
   
   
   
   

Enjoyment Snacks

1. Choose one snack from the Enjoyment Snacks Infographic that boosts enjoyment: ____________________________________________________
   
   
   
2. Explain why this snack enhances enjoyment (taste, variety, satisfaction):
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. List one snack that may reduce enjoyment or cause issues during activity and explain why:
   
   
   
   
   
   

Reflection

1. Name one new snack you will try before or after exercise, and describe when and why you will include it:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Performance Snacks Chart

Use this chart to choose snacks that provide quick energy and sustained fuel for physical activity. Focus on carbohydrates, electrolytes, and moderate protein.

Recovery Snacks Chart

Use this chart to choose snacks that support muscle repair and replenish energy stores after physical activity. Focus on protein, carbohydrates, fluids, and electrolytes.

Enjoyment Snacks Infographic

Use these snack ideas to boost your mood, add variety, and make physical activity more fun. Focus on taste, texture, and satisfaction.

Why enjoyment matters:

• Boosts motivation and consistency
• Turns healthy snacking into a treat
• Encourages experimenting with flavors and textures

Snack Smarts Cool Down

Exit Ticket Reflection

1. Which snack strategy—Performance, Recovery, or Enjoyment—resonated most with you today and why?
   
   
   
2. Identify one snack from the Performance Snacks Chart, Recovery Snacks Chart, or Enjoyment Snacks Infographic that you haven’t tried before. How and when will you incorporate it into your routine?
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. On a scale of 1–5, how confident do you feel about choosing snacks to support your performance, recovery, and enjoyment? Explain your rating.
   
   
   
4. Any additional questions or snack ideas you’d like to explore next time?
   
   
   

Snack Habits Warm Up

Time: 5 minutes

1. Quick Brain Dump (2 minutes)

On your own, list 3 snacks you recently had (before/after exercise or during the day). For each snack, note:

• When you ate it (before practice, after school, etc.)
• How it made you feel (energized, tired, satisfied, etc.)

1. _______________________________________________________________________
   
   
2. _______________________________________________________________________
   
   
3. _______________________________________________________________________
   
   

2. Partner Share (2 minutes)

• Pair up with a neighbor and share your 3 snacks.
• Discuss which category each snack might fit: Performance, Recovery, or Enjoyment.
• Note any differences in how you categorize the same snack.

3. Class Snapshot (1 minute)

• Teacher will ask for a show of hands:
  • Who ate a snack for Performance today?
  • Who ate a snack for Recovery today?
  • Who ate a snack for Enjoyment today?
• Notice which category was most common and why.