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Rev. Nutr. (Online) ; 30(2): 163-173, Mar.-Apr. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-845590

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ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the prevalence and establish the profile of the consumption of dietary supplements among Brazilian athletes. Methods: A total of 182 athletes of both genders from 20 different sports participated in this study. The athletes answered a questionnaire containing sociodemographic and sports-related questions and were interviewed about the consumption of dietary supplements. Results: Forty seven percent of athletes reported having consumed at least one type of dietary supplement and 38% said they use more than three different types of supplements concurrently. Whey protein was the most commonly consumed supplement, and the most frequently mentioned reason for its consumption was performance improvement. The main source of information was coaches, and individual sport athletes were the greatest consumers and the most likely to seek dietary supplement. Conclusion: Approximately half of the participants used dietary supplements, which on most occasions were recommended by coaches. The consumption profile also revealed multiple supplementation practice and showed that nutrition education is essential for this specific population.


RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever a prevalência e o perfil de ingestão de suplementos alimentares entre atletas brasileiros. Métodos: Participaram do estudo 182 atletas de ambos os sexos de 20 diferentes modalidades esportivas. Os atletas responderam a um questionário contendo informações sociodemográficas e esportivas e foram entrevistados quanto ao consumo de suplementos. Resultados: Quarenta e sete porcento dos atletas relataram ter consumido pelo menos um tipo de suplemento e 38% utilizavam mais de três tipos de suplementos concomitantemente. O suplemento mais consumido foi o whey protein e a razão mais citada para o consumo foi a melhora no desempenho físico. A maior fonte de informação foi o treinador, sendo os atletas de modalidades individuais os maiores consumidores e também os mais propensos a buscarem essa fonte. Conclusão: Quase metade da amostra fazia uso de suplementos, os quais eram indicados, predominantemente, pelos treinadores. O perfil de consumo também revelou a prática da poli suplementação e mostra que a educação nutricional é essencial para essa população específica.


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Humans , Male , Female , Dietary Supplements , Food and Nutrition Education , Athletes
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