Consumption of nutritional supplements for physically active academies in Seven Ponds-MG

Abstract

To evaluate the consumption of nutritional supplements for fitness enthusiasts for gyms in Sete Lagoas-MG, by examining the number of consumers, the types of products consumed, thereferral sources, the physical activities, frequency of consumption and other information, thus contributing to future research and nutrition education programs. The sample consisted of 94 students, 66 men and 28 women, ages 18 to 40 years, attending at least three times per week for at least sixty minutes a day for physical exercise. We used a questionnaire consisting of 17 questions on the use of supplements. Of 94 volunteers, 70% were male and 30% female, 60% have secondary education, 32.9% practice exercise from 7 months to 1 year, 5 times per week, with hours from 1 hour to 2 hours. The set of different physical activities was mentioned by 43.6%. The main referral source was a physical education 48%, the products most often mentioned were the 58% protein, 21% carbohydrates. The search for a physical activity is increasing among both men and women, the number of different physical activities, strength training is associated with an aerobic activity. The supplement most commonly used are proteins, by increasing muscle mass. It is increasingly common use of supplements and the number of existing products that suggest a number of benefits in sports practice, however, few effects or scientifically proven.