Nutrition issues for the aging athlete

Abstract

An extensive review of the research focused on nutritional issues facing the aging athlete. The chapter examines the physiological changes that affect the macro- and micronutrient needs of athletes over 35 years of age; the energy needs of these athletes, the specific macronutrient (carbohydrate, fat and protein) and micronutrient (vitamin, mineral) needs; as well as the fluid needs of aging athletes