Consumption of food supplements among physical educators from the city of São Paulo

Abstract

To verify the consume of supplementary food among physical educators professionals, them indication source and satisfaction. This study was designed applying 76 tests in gymnasium of Sao Paulo city. The test had 14 questions about consume, indication and satisfaction of the supplementary food. The mayor part of the physical educators have high education level completed 43.9%, incomplete 33.3% and post grated 22.8%. The most practiced physical activity was strength 71.9% followed by aerobic activity 63.2%, collective deports 40.4 and martial arts 8.8%. About the use of supplementary food, 54.4% of them had confirmed to consume some kind of this products while 46.6% answered don’t use it. About the kind of supplementary food consumed 61.3% used amino acids or protein concentrated, 12.9% creatine, 9.7% fat burners, 41.8% isotonic drink, 45.2% carbohydrates, 6.5% minerals, 25.8% vitamin complex and 12.9% other kind of product. The supplementary food indication was made by a nutritionist professional 41.9%, followed by self indication 38.7%, by friends 7.9% and doctor 9.7%. 96.8% of the users report to stay satisfied with results of the products against 3.2% unhappy. By dissemination of supplementary food in the stores, the search for quick results and the relevance of physical activity realized each day by population do necessary more information about supplementary food and sportive nutrition for professional and unprofessional people.