Lesson Plan
Fuel Your Workout Plan
Students will identify how carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide energy during exercise and apply this knowledge by completing a quick quiz linking foods to fuel sources.
Understanding how macronutrients fuel workouts helps students make healthier eating choices to optimize energy and performance in daily physical activities.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
3 minutes
Step 2
Quiz Activity
7 minutes
Step 3
Review & Discussion
3 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down Reflection
2 minutes

Slide Deck
What Fuels Your Workout?
What Are Macronutrients?
Carbohydrates – Quick Energy
Proteins – Repair & Build
Fats – Long-Lasting Fuel
Which Fuel Will You Choose?
Quiz Time!

Quiz
Fuel Quiz

Answer Key

