1. Chapter 13 Exercise and Lifelong Fitness Slide 1 of 2 Evaluating Sports-Nutrition Bars Hundreds of different sports-nutrition bars are advertised for athletes. They all make numerous claims about their benefits. How can you know if a particular bar is any better for you than other snacks? Use this checklist to evaluate the bar’s nutrition facts before you make a purchase.

2. Chapter 13 Exercise and Lifelong Fitness Slide 2 of 2 “Yes” answers may reveal that you should think carefully about your purchase. Instead, consider snacking on fruits, nuts, or a whole-grain bagel. Does the bar contain more than 1 gram of saturated fat? Does the bar contain more than 5 grams of sugar? Does the bar contain more than 200 calories—more than a typical, healthy snack? Does the bar cost more than other healthy snacks, such as fruits or unsalted nuts? Does the bar contain caffeine, or products with caffeine?

3. Chapter 13 Exercise and Lifelong Fitness Slide 3 of 2 End of Chapter 13, Health Activity Click on this slide to end this presentation.