# Fuel for the Finish Line **Name:** ______________________ **Date:** ____________ ## 1. Pre-Exercise Snack Brainstorm List three foods you like to eat before exercising. 1. ___________________________

2. ___________________________

3. ___________________________

## 2. Identify Macronutrients For each food above, write its main macronutrient and explain how it provides energy. **Food 1:** _____________________ - Main Macronutrient (Carb/Protein/Fat): ____________ - How this macronutrient fuels exercise:

**Food 2:** _____________________ - Main Macronutrient (Carb/Protein/Fat): ____________ - How this macronutrient fuels exercise:

**Food 3:** _____________________ - Main Macronutrient (Carb/Protein/Fat): ____________ - How this macronutrient fuels exercise:

## 3. Plan Your Pre-Exercise Meal Using what you learned, create a balanced meal. Include at least one carbohydrate, one protein, and one healthy fat. List each food, its macronutrient category, and why you chose it. | Food Item | Macronutrient Category | Reason for Choosing It (Energy Benefit) | |-----------------------|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | 1. __________________ | ____________________ | _________________________________ | | | |

| | 2. __________________ | ____________________ | _________________________________ | | | |

| | 3. __________________ | ____________________ | _________________________________ | | | |

| (Optional) Total calories of your meal: _______ calories

## 4. Reflection Answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. How will this meal help maintain your energy during exercise?

2. Which macronutrient do you think is most important for short bursts of activity, and why?

3. Which macronutrient supports muscle recovery after your workout, and why?

Alison Dennison

1 Lessons

What’s Your Fitness Fuel?

1 Lessons

What’s Your Fitness Fuel?