Consumption of dietary supplements among physical educators who work in fitness centers in Teresina-PI

Abstract

The body of a physical education professional who works at gyms functions like a résumé that associates good shape with professional quality and this explains why this professional started using dietary supplementation to obtain an ideal body in less time. The purpose of this study was to verify the consumption of dietary supplementation among the physical education professionals who work at gyms in the city of Teresina, state of Piauí. Elements related to the consumption of supplements were investigated in 60 people from 21 to 40 years old in both sexes through application of a questionnaire developed by the researcher. The use of supplements is reported by 61.67% (n=60) sampling. The men use more supplements than the women. The goals that lead to the consumption of supplement are improvement in training (48.64%), followed by aesthetic alteration (40.54%). The supplements more utilized are proteins (37.83%), amino acids (32.43%). 32.40% of the sampling used the product under indication by a nutritionist, followed by salespeople of supplement store combined to friends. 29.7% of the sampling reported to know side effects caused by excessive use of the product such as acne and kidney problems. The consumption of supplements is a practice related to the reality of the gyms and the environment favors the use of these products.