Dietary Intake of Canadian Middle‐Aged Endurance Athletes

Middle-aged athletes require diets that not only support physical performance but also promote healthy aging. Findings in the present study indicate that Canadian non-elite middle-aged endurance athletes are not meeting recommended intakes of CHO, FAT, and many micronutrients; improving adherence to recommended intakes may help these athletes achieve optimal performance, taking into consideration age- and sex-related physiological changes. Future directions should investigate longitudinal dietary intake among middle-aged endurance athletes, as well as dietary intake based on menopausal stage.