ABSTRACT
Middle-aged adults should have good nutritional and exercise habits. These habits influence their physical performance as well as their overall health. The American College of Sports Medicine, American Dietetic Association, and Dietitians of Canada issued a joint position statement on nutrition and athletic performance in 2000.1-3 The key points of this joint position statement are given in Table 1.1. These key points summarize the current energy, nutrient, and fluid recommendations for physically active adults and competitive athletes. These recommendations would also apply to physically active middle-aged adults. This position statement is intended to provide guidance to health professionals working with physically active adults and is not intended for use with children or adolescents. It is currently being updated. The updated version, once it is available, can be accessed via the websites of these organizations.
