Nutrition

Correct! Eating enough comes first. Food provides the energy players need to grow, train, recover and perform.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Eating enough overall . Nutrition starts with eating enough. Food quality and timing matter, but they cannot make up for consistently not getting enough energy. 

Correct! Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred fuel for high-intensity soccer and support performance, recovery and everyday function.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred fuel for high-intensity soccer. Players need them regularly, not just on game day. 

Correct! Carbohydrates help replace energy, protein supports muscle repair, and fluids support rehydration.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Carbohydrate + protein + fluids. Recovery needs more than protein alone. Pair carbohydrates and protein and start replacing fluids after training. 

Correct! Fueling is a daily practice. Regular intake helps players meet their energy needs across school, training, recovery and growth.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Because their bodies need regular fuel to support training, recovery and daily demands. The goal is not eating to a rigid schedule. It is making sure players consistently have enough fuel available for everything their bodies are doing. 

Correct! The harder the training load, the more carbohydrate a player needs to support it.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Increase carbohydrates to match the greater training demand. Fueling should respond to training demands. Harder training requires more carbohydrate, rather than using the same approach every day. 

Correct! Work backwards from kickoff and choose familiar, carbohydrate-focused foods that are easy to digest.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Eat familiar, carbohydrate-focused food around 3–4 hours before kickoff. Game day is not the time to experiment. A familiar, carbohydrate-focused meal around 3–4 hours before kickoff helps players arrive fueled. 

Correct! Players need energy for training, everyday life and growth. Consistently not meeting those demands can lead to low energy availability.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Her energy intake may not be keeping up with what her body needs. Look at the whole day, not just one meal. A player can eat nutritious foods and still not get enough total energy.

Correct! Low energy availability can show up in different ways, including fatigue, menstrual changes, poor recovery and injury.

Not quite. The correct answer is: All of the above. Under-fueling can affect multiple systems in the body. Look for patterns rather than one isolated sign.

Correct! Coaches can notice patterns, create a supportive environment and raise concerns. Individual nutrition assessment and treatment should sit with appropriately qualified professionals.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Raise the concern appropriately and connect her with additional support. Your role is to notice, support and flag concerns, rather than diagnose or prescribe an individual nutrition plan.