Análise do perfil dietético e antropométrico em praticantes de treinamento funcional.

Abstract

Functional training combines resistance training and aerobic training in the same session, thus favoring lipid oxidation, as well as tone gain, muscle mass and stimulation of proprioceptive receptors. The functional training protocol is usually organized in a circuit, so it is an approach that allows the sequential execution of different tasks, promoting greater challenge to the neuromuscular system and exciting cognitive capacity. However, most functional training practitioners are motivated to lose weight and improve quality of life. This study aimed to characterize the dietary profile and its influence on the anthropometry of functional training practitioners in the city of Cuité, Paraíba. For data collection, structured questionnaires, 24 hour food recalls and anthropometric assessment were performed. Processing of 24-hour urine samples for urea determination and nitrogen balance calculation was also performed. The sample consisted of 10 functional training practitioners, all female, with mean ages of 38.20 ± 10.61 years, weight of 71.41 ± 12.54 kg, height of 1.53 ± 0.08 meters and fat percentage of 35.20 ± 3.01%. They had an average energy intake of 1,353 ± 447.4 kcal / day and an average protein intake of 17.70 ± 2.86%, along with a low carbohydrate intake of 53.43 ± 8.88% and for lipids 28.53 ± 8.59%, whose analyzes were performed on Avanutri®. An unbalanced diet characterizes the sample, because despite being marked by the consumption of fresh foods, processed and processed foods were in higher percentages when compared to the minimally processed ones. Consequently, restricted diets, the diet of the public studied was also inadequate for vitamin C and E, and for minerals calcium and iron, but adequate percentages were found considering gender and age for vitamin A. Nitrogen balance was positive in all volunteers. Protein intake for nitrogen balance adequacy should also take into account factors such as energy adequacy, sources, quality and timing of protein intake. Thus, it is noted the importance of adequate and individualized nutritional monitoring for them. In this perspective, the development of new studies is recommended to explain recommendations and nutritional strategies that can be used within this practice. Given this, the work shows us that diet and exercise are key factors for an improvement in body composition and quality of life.