Avaliação do consumo de suplementos nutricionais em uma academia da cidade de Cuité/PB.

Abstract

The practice of physical activity is becoming increasingly common and consolidated in much of the population, especially in the last 50 years, especially in academies and cities with squares developed for the practice of physical activities. Along with this phenomenon, the recent increase in the consumption of dietary supplements to increase performance or suppression nutritional needs became apparent. This product has gained fame for its results that are proven by professional athletes and so arouse the curiosity of amateurs sportsmen for their use, many times without any information. Several studies have been conducted in Brazil and in the world to highlight these facts. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of nutritional supplements for attendees of a fitness facility in the city of Cuité / PB. The participants were 68 individuals of both genders. The instrument used for data collection was a standardized questionnaire specifically designed for such work and based on the similar studies conducted in Brazil and other countries including information on the nutritional status, personal information, education level, consumption of supplements, type of supplement (s) consumed (s), indicating the use of supplements among other information. Statistical analysis of data was performed using the SPSS for Windows version 22.0. Anaerobic activities were carried out by the majority of users (54.4%). Among the interviewees, it was found that 29.4% consumed nutritional supplements, the largest consumption among men (80%). The most consumed products are rich in protein and amino acids (76%) and fewer carbohydrates (8%). All athletes reported consuming supplements without guidance of an expert, that is, on its own initiative, the instructor and friend indication (s). The results show the indiscriminate consumptionwithout proper guidanceof protein supplements that can cause serious damage to the health of these athletes.