Athletes and physicians alike are often poorly informed about nutrition. Myths abound, some
of them potentially harmful. Common errors include a disproportionately high intake of …

Inadequate diet inhibits optimal performance in otherwise well-trained athletes. Controversy
exists regarding specific dietary requirements, particularly in the areas of protein and …

Athletes have a keen interest in informed nutrition counsel. They recognize that food intakes
are important determinants of energy availability and body fitness. For many sports …

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada, and the
American College of Sports Medicine that physical activity, athletic performance, and …

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada, and the
American College of Sports Medicine that physical activity, athletic performance, and …

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada, and the
American College of Sports Medicine that physical activity, athletic performance, and …

What constitutes an" optimal diet" for athletes? In no area of nutrition are faddism and
misconceptions more obvious than in athletics (1). Fads currently circulating in the sport …

In brief Physical training increases the nutrient requirements of total calories, proportion of
carbohydrates, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, iron, water, salt, and perhaps chromium …

Athletes differ from nonathletes in their nutritional requirements. Proper determination of
nutritional needs in athletes requires knowledge of the athlete's body-fat composition and …

Both strength training and weight training are recognized by the American College of Sports
Medicine as vital to a high quality of life. They are also of tremendous benefit to young …