Consumo alimentar e conhecimento nutricional de praticantes de musculação do município de Itaqui, RS

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the dietary intake and the knowledge about food and nutrition of bodybuilders, in Itaqui city, RS state. It is a cross-sectional study, conducted in four academies in Itaqui, with individuals of both sexes, age between 18 and 44 years old, and bodybuilders for at least three months were evaluated. The anthropometric measurements were obtained by weight, height and waist circumference, with subsequent calculation and classification by Body Mass Index. The nutritional knowledge and dietary intake were assessed through a specific questionnaire and the 24-hour Dietary Recall. Results: 30 subjects were evaluated, which 63.3% were classified as eutrophic, 20.0% as overweight and 16.7% as obese. About the energy intake, the sample consumed 80% less than the recommended calories. In relation to the nutrients intake, the most of participants ingest a high-protein (73%), normal-glicidic (66.7%), and normal-fat diet (70%). Regarding nutritional knowledge, it was found that issues related to food, before and after training, showed the greatest incoherence of participants. The inclusion of nutritionist in the academies is very important, because a balanced diet on macro and micronutrients is needed to meet metabolic demands required by exercise, for amateur athletes and for athletes.