Energetic and macronutrients Intake of soccer players

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the energy intake and distribution of nutrients of professional football players of the Brazilian championship and compare them with the nutrition for athletes. The sample was composed of 30 athletes men aged 23,7 ± 4, 2 years, body mass of 77.7 ± 6, 3 kg, stature 180, 1, 4 ± 5 cm and body fat 11.6 ± 1.9%. The analysis of the adequacy of ingestion of energy and nutrients was carried out through the record of 24 hours and registry food three days. When comparing the nutrients in relation to the recommendations of Brazilian society of Medicine of the sport, we can say that the diet is low carbohydrate (51,9 4 ± 6.2% in record and 50.9 ± 6.4% in the registry), adequate protein (1.7 ± 0.5 g / kg in record and 1.8 ± 0.4 g / kg in the registry), and high fat (30.4 ± 5, 9% in record and 32,2 ± 6.2% in the registry). The total energy consumption, both the record (2810, 3 ± 427 0kcal) record food (3165 system, 3 ± 387, 5 kcal) indicate a diet hipocaloricin relation to the recommendation. It is concluded that the football players were insufficient intake of energy, and an imbalance in nutrients, with a greater percentage contribution of lipids from lower consumption of carbohydrates. However, the diet of athletes was considered adequate protein. The players need guidance nutrition to correct the imbalance in nutrients and energy deficit observed at the beginning of the season to provide better training in income and consequently improve performance senor.