Nutrition and Athletic Performance

Feb 19, 2016Medicine and science in sports and exercise

Nutrition and Athletic Performance: Official Guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine

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Well-chosen nutrition strategies are associated with enhanced performance and recovery in sports.

Guidelines are provided for the appropriate type, amount, and timing of food, fluids, and supplements to support health and performance.
Nutrition factors influencing athletic performance have been identified by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine.
Emerging trends in sports nutrition are also discussed in the position paper.
Athletes may benefit from personalized nutrition plans developed by registered dietitian/nutritionists.
In the U.S. and Canada, Certified Specialists in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) are recognized as credentialed experts in sports nutrition.

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It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine that the performance of, and recovery from, sporting activities are enhanced by well-chosen nutrition strategies. These organizations provide guidelines for the appropriate type, amount, and timing of intake of food, fluids, and supplements to promote optimal health and performance across different scenarios of training and competitive sport. This position paper was prepared for members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada (DC), and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), other professional associations, government agencies, industry, and the public. It outlines the Academy's, DC's and ACSM's stance on nutrition factors that have been determined to influence athletic performance and emerging trends in the field of sports nutrition. Athletes should be referred to a registered dietitian/nutritionist for a personalized nutrition plan. In the United States and in Canada, the Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) is a registered dietitian/nutritionist and a credentialed sports nutrition expert.

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