Nutritional status, physical activity and supplement use of individuals in a gym from Serra Gaúcha

Abstract

Introduction: The nutritional supplements usually have a high prevalence on gyms and sports centers, and most of the time without the referral from a professional. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of nutritional supplement consumption, even as the user profile, and recognize the nutritional status of adults who goes to a private gym. Methodology: The sample was 165 participants, who answered a questionnaire aboutthe practice of physical activity and the nutritional supplements use. Anthropometric markers were checked of body weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and skinfold thickness were measured. Results: Prevalence was identified in 49,1% of individuals who use nutritional supplements. The most consulted sources such as indication for the use of supplements were both teacher academy, as the nutritionist. The most used supplements were the hyper protein. There was higher prevalence of individuals users of nutritional supplements within the normal standards for the anthropometric markers: BMI (56,7%), body fat percentage (79%) and waist circumference (77,8%). There was a higher prevalence of overweight men (57.8%) compared to women (31.7%), according to BMI, however, when analyzed waist circumference (WC) and body fat percentage (BF%), we observed U-values for high CC (49.2% vs 26.5%) and% BF representing excess adiposity (42.9% vs 17.6%). Conclusion: The consumption of supplements it showed elevated, very often without appropriate and expert guidance, however, their use shows prevalence inindividuals with normality standards appropriate for the anthropometric markers analyzed.