Perfil nutricional de mulheres praticantes de corrida de rua e treinamento funcional da cidade de Itaqui-RS

Abstract

Nutrition and physical activity are inversely related to diseases that can affect women after menopause, and the adequate diet to physical training may assist in weight loss and/or improvement of physical performance. Studies in the area of Sports Nutrition that address the nutritional profile of people practicing functional training and street racing are still scarce, especially when it comes to female amateur athletes. The present study aims at evaluating the dietary intake, body composition and nutritional status of women practicing street racing and/or functional training in the city of Itaqui RS. Twelve women practicing functional training and/or street racing were evaluated, and BMI, waist circumference, body fat percentage and food consumption were measured. The work showed an adequate percentage of macronutrients, despite an average deficit of 520 kcal in relation to recommendations for physical exercise. The anthropometric indicators showed that the majority of participants (41.66%) were overweight and had a mean BMI of 28.02 kg / m², that is, overweight and 66.66% of the respondents had high fat percentage, With an average value of 31.75% of body fat and 50% of those interviewed presented an increased risk for obesity associated with metabolic alterations. It was concluded that, although it is a group of physically active women, the majority presents with a high percentage of body fat and an increased risk for the development of metabolic diseases, emphasizing the need for adequate nutritional guidelines for health and physical Performance.