Exercise practioners accompanied by dietitians report less fatigue and hunger when training
Abstract
Combining physical exercise with an appropriate diet is essential for promoting health and well-being, as well as optimizing sports performance. For this, it is important to consult a dietitian, since this professional has the skills and knowledge to adapt the nutrition to the exercise practiced. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of monitoring with a dietitian on the prevalence of symptoms of discomfort during and after physical exercise in adults. The study included n=170 regular practitioners of physical exercise. Participants completed an online questionnaire about lifestyle habits, diet, exercise practice, and related symptoms. For statistical analysis, participants were divided into two groups according to monitoring with a dietitian, and the chi-square and t-tests were used, considering p<0.05. In this study, 44.12% of the participants were monitored by a dietitian. Overall, 74.12% of the 170 participants presented symptoms of discomfort during or after physical exercise. When considering the groups, complaints of symptoms, specifically fatigue/exhaustion and hunger, were less frequent among those monitored by a dietitian (p<0.05). The pre-exercise meal was similar in terms of nutritional value in both groups. However, there was a significant association (p<0.05) between follow-up with a dietitian and: having professional training instruction, longer training experience, use of supplements, and food intolerance. Thus, adequate dietary planning for the needs of the exercise practitioner carried out by dietitians can make a difference in complaints of symptoms related to physical training.
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