Alimentação e suplementação: consumo e conhecimento por praticantes de atividade física em uma cidade no interior do RS

Abstract

Balanced nutrition, varied and with adequate amounts of nutrients, when associated with the practice of physical activity, provides an improvement in the quality of life of the human being, as it assists in body movement, improves performance and potentiates the effect of the training. The objective of this study was to evaluate dietary intake and knowledge about diet and the use of supplements by physical activity practitioners in a city in the RS. A total of 43 individuals of both sexes, aged between 18 and 54 years, participated in the study. The data collection was done through the application of a questionnaire. Regarding the self-assessment of the level of knowledge about healthy eating, most participants classify their knowledge as "sufficient" (62.8%) and "very good" (25.6%). However, when questioned about the nutrient of higher daily consumption, much of it responded that the protein should be the macronutrient most consumed. As for food supplements, 72.1% reported having knowledge and 48.8% reported consuming, among them, most reported using it seven times a week (59.2%) and having use time of up to five months (29, 1%). Energy repositors are the type of supplement most consumed by practitioners, and the physical educator is the main source of indication. This reinforces the importance of a nutritionist in assisting physical activity practitioners, so that they can better guide in relation to food and the use of dietary supplements if necessary, and the awareness of physical educators about the indication of these products.