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Nutrition Scavenger Hunt

A youth sports club is planning a day-long tournament. Use the evidence on this sheet to solve the nutrition clues and recommend a balanced approach. You do not need to look anything up. Nutrient needs vary between people; these activities are for learning, not personal medical advice.

Clue board: what nutrients do

Use this quick-reference board for Questions 1–4. Carbohydrates are a major source of energy. Protein supports growth and repair of body tissues. Fats provide energy, help absorb some vitamins, and form part of cell membranes. Vitamins and minerals have many roles: for example, calcium supports bones and teeth, while iron helps carry oxygen in the blood. Fibre supports healthy digestion; water supports hydration and normal body functions.

1.The team needs steady energy during a long tournament. Which statement best explains why carbohydrate-containing foods can be useful?

They provide a major source of energy for the body.
They are the only nutrient the body needs.
They replace the need to drink water.
They all contain exactly the same nutrients.

2.Kai chooses a yoghurt and a handful of nuts after training. Name one role of protein and one role of fats that could make these nutrients useful in a varied eating pattern.

Mini-label investigation

A snack company compares two fictional muesli bars. Values are per bar. These labels are invented for this activity; they are not a recommendation or a full measure of a food’s healthfulness.

Bar A Energy: 650 kJ Protein: 4 g Fibre: 3 g Sugars: 8 g Sodium: 90 mg

Bar B Energy: 720 kJ Protein: 6 g Fibre: 5 g Sugars: 12 g Sodium: 140 mg

3.Using the mini-labels, which bar has more fibre, and how many grams more does it have?

4.A social media post says, “Bar A is automatically healthier because it has less sugar.” Give one reason this conclusion is too simple, using evidence from the labels.

5.True or false? A food with a “high protein” claim must be the best choice for every teenager.

TrueFalse

6.Connect each nutrient or food component with a role. Write the matching letter beside each number. 1. Fibre 2. Iron 3. Calcium 4. Water A. Supports hydration and normal body functions B. Helps support healthy digestion C. Helps carry oxygen in the blood D. Supports bones and teeth

1. Fibre
2. Iron
3. Calcium
4. Water

C. Helps carry oxygen in the blood
A. Supports hydration and normal body functions
D. Supports bones and teeth
B. Supports healthy digestion

7.A video advert calls a brightly coloured drink a “natural energy boost” and shows popular athletes drinking it. Identify one marketing technique and one question you would ask before trusting the health claim.

8.A teammate says, “All fats are bad, so we should avoid every food containing fat.” Is this accurate? Use one role of fats from the clue board to explain your answer.

9.Plan a practical tournament snack combination using two different foods. For each food, name one nutrient or food component it can provide and explain how your choices offer variety. There is no single correct menu.

10.Finish the scavenger hunt: Write one evidence-based nutrition idea from this activity and one claim you would check carefully before sharing. Use your own words.