Assessment of the academic frequency profile on the consumption of nutritional supplements at the city of Alfenas-MG

Abstract

The gym is the place to go for workout. In this context, there is a lack of information and guidance regarding proper nutrition and, thus, the exercise practitioner may erroneously consume dietary supplements, impairing the achievement of their goals, as well as health damage. The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile of the attendants of a gym and the use of nutritional supplements, in Alfenas-MG. A survey of information about the academics was made, focusing on the use and knowledge of nutritional supplements, through a structured script. We interviewed 152 people with an average age of 24; Of these, 71,05% (n= 108) attended or had completed college education. The most practiced physical activity was bodybuilding 85,18% (n= 138), so, 42,1% (n=64) of the interviewees declared that they did use nutritional supplements. About the profile of supplementary consumers: 57,81% (n= 37) consumed one type of food supplement and were predominantly male 65,63% (n= 42); 56,76% (n= 42) were used without the advice of a specialist and the most cited reason for consumption was to increase muscle mass by 31,25% (n= 30). The most widely consumed supplement was Whey Protein 34,50% (n= 40). The data obtained from this sample point to the desire to achieve muscular hypertrophy. There was no association between the use of nutritional supplements and factors such as sex, age, education level and type of sports practiced.