Nutritional status evaluation and dietary intervention in American Football players in Petrolina-PE

Abstract

The performance and wad of the athletes can be improved when they change their nutrition. The diet, which consist all nutrients, can preserve body composition, supports the functioning of the metabolic pathways associated with the sporting modality. In view of the above, the present study aimed to analyze anthropometric indicators, guide and intervene in the food standard of the players. The sample consisted of 40 male athletes aged 23.79 ± 4.92 years. Measurements of height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and fat percentage (%G) estimated by bioelectrical impedance. The others measures were, the skin folds and perimeter of the arm, chest, waist, abdomen, hip, thigh and calf were measured, the food intake was evaluated using the 24-hour Dietary Recall (R24ec). No statistical difference was observed in the comparison between defense and attack groups, in weight, BMI and muscle mass. However, a statistical difference was observed in the percentage of fat between the attack groups (29.22 ± 8.47, n=10; p=0.0316). After the dieting intervention, there were no significant differences between the parameters for BMI, %G, %MM and SBP, of the athletes in the different positions of the team. Meanwhile there was a significant difference for diastolic pressure. The nutrition it is a factor that adds to performance in the field. The higher the body mass of fat, the lower the yield, as well as the greater the risk of cardiovascular diseases and bone fracture. Conclusion: The results taken together show the moderate risk of the players having future metabolic changes.