American College of Sports Medicine Joint Position Statement. Nutrition and Athletic Performance.

TitleAmerican College of Sports Medicine Joint Position Statement. Nutrition and Athletic Performance.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2016
AuthorsD Thomas T, Erdman KAnne, Burke LM
JournalMed Sci Sports Exerc
Volume48
Issue3
Pagination543-68
Date Published2016 Mar
ISSN1530-0315
KeywordsAcademies and Institutes, Athletic Performance, Body Composition, Canada, Dietetics, Guidelines as Topic, Humans, Nutritional Requirements, Physical Conditioning, Human, Rest, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, United States
Abstract

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.

DOI10.1249/MSS.0000000000000852
Alternate JournalMed Sci Sports Exerc
PubMed ID26891166