Nutrition
A · High confidenceJoint position on nutrition for athletes and sports performance
Subject: Nutrition and athletic performance: ACSM / Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics / Dietitians of Canada
What this means
According to professional bodies from the US and Canada, well-chosen nutrition strategies improve sports performance and recovery. They give guidelines on choosing and timing food and supplements.
Thomas DT, Erdman KA, Burke LM · 2016 · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 48(3):543-568
What does this rating mean?
Multiple consistent meta-analyses or a position stand. Sufficient basis for a fixed choice in the coaching.
Findings
Adequate carbohydrate, protein and fluid around training support performance and recovery; a varied diet is the foundation, and supplements are only a complement.
Who this applies to
Athletes in training and competitive sport, and the professionals who support them.
What to keep in mind
This is a position of professional bodies based on existing knowledge. The abstract gives no numbers and advises athletes to get a personal plan from a registered dietitian.
Practical conclusion for REZA
For almost any athlete: eat a varied diet, get adequate carbohydrate and protein, and hydrate around training — before considering supplements.
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Methodology
Joint position statement
Limitations
The statement targets performance-oriented exercise in healthy, active adults and does not translate automatically to every person or goal.
Original source
DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000852 · PMID: 26891166
View on PubMed →This information is general education about scientific research. It is not personal medical advice and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a doctor or other healthcare professional. If you have symptoms, a medical condition or take medication, consult your GP or treating professional before changing your training or nutrition.