Effects of diet and physical exercise on sleep quality in active individuals: an integrative review
Abstract
Introduction: Sleep is a physiological function that can be altered by several factors, of which diet and physical activity stand out in positive outcomes. Objective: To systematize knowledge about the effects of diet and physical activity on the quality of sleep in physical activity practitioners. Materials and Method: Integrative literature review with the search carried out in the PUBMED, CAPES and Science Direct databases, applying the controlled health descriptors and Boolean operators: “Resistance Training” AND sleep AND diet, with the inclusion criteria being original, complete articles available online published in Portuguese, English and Spanish that have been carried out on individuals over 18 years of age practicing non-athlete physical activity between January/2019 and September/2024. Results: The sample consisted of six articles that pointed out the importance of adequate dietary guidance associated with resistance training contributing to improved sleep quality. Conclusions: The findings were unanimous regarding the importance of proper nutrition combined with physical activity contributing to improved sleep quality in the populations studied.
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