Food consumption of street-joggers in Teresina-PI

Abstract

The street races are those disputed in street circuits, avenues and roads with official distances that vary between 5km and 100km. It has become popular around the world, mainly because of the ease in its practice and to be accessible in financial terms and to encourage social interaction. Objective: To know the types of food consumed before the competition and training of street racing in Teresina-PI. Methodology: Cross-sectional, quantitative and descriptive study. Held in race counseling and in public places defined by the organization team, in the city of Teresina-PI, made up of amateur category runners, adults of both sexes, aged between 20 and 59 years. Results and Discussion: The food consumption before the competitions and training were constituted by group of infusions, fruits and cereals at breakfast; fruits, infusions, cereals and milk in the morning snack; fruits, cereals, milks and pasta in the afternoon snack; per group of meats, cereals, vegetables and legumes at lunch; consumption of meat, cereals, pasta, fruits and milk at dinner and prevalence in fruit and milk consumption at supper. Conclusion: It is verified that there is a need to raise the awareness of race practitioners and the creation of public policies that allow a more comprehensive and routine access to follow up with a professional nutritionist so that adequate nutrition occurs and health risks are reduced, which is one of the most significant factors in the practice of this modality.