| Proteins consist of amino acids. |
–.01 |
–.02 |
.00 |
–.40 |
.25 |
.02 |
| Carbohydrates are types of sugars and table sugar is basically a type of carbohydrate. |
.15 |
–.03 |
.08 |
–.31 |
.05 |
.80 |
| Amino acids are only useful in endurance sports like the marathon or triathlon. |
.18 |
.47 |
.51 |
.00 |
–.09 |
.52 |
| Isotonic drinks should be avoided in an extremely hot environment (temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius). |
.75 |
.34 |
.04 |
.31 |
–.25 |
.06 |
| The negative side-effects of excessive sweating are best prevented by drinking pure water. |
–.05 |
–.23 |
–.29 |
–.14 |
.75 |
.36 |
| Between tennis sets a banana is a better choice than an apple. |
.30 |
.03 |
–.05 |
.43 |
.07 |
.73 |
| After the competition day has finished, it is better to not eat for 4 hours afterwards. |
.15 |
–.05 |
.20 |
.24 |
–.14 |
.80 |
| Dark yellow urine is a sign of proper hydration of the body. |
.69 |
.00 |
.21 |
–.32 |
.13 |
.54 |
| A banana has a lower glycemic index if it is green, and not dark yellow with spots. |
.66 |
.21 |
.29 |
–.19 |
.13 |
.38 |
| For the first meal after a match, chicken breast (white meat) and eggs are a better choice than pasta. |
.13 |
.22 |
–.18 |
.54 |
.58 |
–.34 |
| White rice is a better “pre-match” meal than wholemeal pasta. |
.62 |
.01 |
–.03 |
–.24 |
.45 |
–.53 |
| Fresh fruit and vegetables are the best source of high-quality proteins. |
.72 |
–.14 |
.08 |
.32 |
.14 |
.33 |
| Egg yolks and poultry are a valuable source of vitamins B and C. |
.02 |
–.62 |
.26 |
.51 |
.06 |
.28 |
| During competitions in warm climates black tea can serve as beneficial sport drink. |
–.02 |
.16 |
.91 |
.13 |
.06 |
.10 |
| Dried fruit is an excellent source of carbohydrates. |
.23 |
–.05 |
.86 |
.02 |
–.05 |
.10 |
| Carbohydrate-laden meals should be avoided before matches because they encourage urination and therefore dehydration. |
.12 |
.18 |
.26 |
–.12 |
.81 |
–.14 |
| Protein supplementation asks for an increased intake of water. |
.12 |
.86 |
.20 |
–.03 |
.12 |
.05 |
| During journeys in which the time zone changes. it is better to avoid vitamins and herbal supplements since they can cause nausea and insomnia. |
.01 |
–.23 |
.19 |
.68 |
.05 |
.24 |
| FV |
2.64 |
1.74 |
2.34 |
1.95 |
2.00 |
3.34 |
| PT |
.15 |
.10 |
.13 |
.11 |
.11 |
.19 |
