CONSUMPTION OF NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AMONG INDIVIDUALS IN PORTO ALEGRE´S FITNESS CENTERS

Authors

  • Ana Paula Trussardi Fayh Centro Universitário Metodista IPA
  • Cláudia Villela da Silva Centro Universitário Metodista IPA
  • Flávia Roanna Dotto de Jesus Centro Universitário Metodista IPA
  • Gabriela Kerpel Costa Centro Universitário Metodista IPA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-32892013000100004

Keywords:

Nutritional supplements, foods, physically active person, ergogenics.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to verify the prevalence of the use of food supplements at fitness centers in the city of Porto Alegre. Were interviewed 316 individuals at an age range between 18 and 59. Individuals participated voluntarily in 22 fitness centers in the city. The study has revealed a significant use of nutritional supplements by the participants (28.8%) and men intake more supplements than women (p<0.05). The most common supplements reported in the study were those mainly based on proteins, which are mainly chosen because of suggestions made by physical educators. The high intake of nutritional supplements indicates the necessity of alerting the population about the risks related to the inappropriate use of nutritional supplements.

Author Biographies

Ana Paula Trussardi Fayh, Centro Universitário Metodista IPA

Nutricionista e Educadora Física, Especialista em Fisiologia do Exercício e Mestre em Ciências do Movimento Humano

Cláudia Villela da Silva, Centro Universitário Metodista IPA

Nutricionista especialista em Nutrição Clínica com ênfase nas doenças cardiovasculares, diabetes e obesidade.

Flávia Roanna Dotto de Jesus, Centro Universitário Metodista IPA

Nutricionista

Gabriela Kerpel Costa, Centro Universitário Metodista IPA

Nutricionista

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Published

2012-09-29

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Artigos Originais