Avaliação do consumo alimentar antes, durante e após treino de praticantes de exercício físico

Abstract

The search for quality of life and a healthy lifestyle is a current concern, and physical exercise combined with adequate nutrition are ways used to achieve these goals effectively. At gyms, gym-goers not only seek physical well-being, but also an aesthetic standard. However, in performance-focused environments, information about nutrition can be distorted. Thus, this research aims to evaluate the relationship between nutritional guidance, supplement consumption and food quality before and after training among exercisers at a gym that offers a variety of training modalities. The study is cross-sectional and quantitative, and data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire with 24 questions, aiming to understand the profile of students enrolled in the gym in the city of Santa Cruz, RN. The results revealed that there was no correlation between nutritional guidance and supplement consumption. In addition, it was found that the consumption of processed and natural foods was predominant before and after training. These findings highlight the importance of nutritional guidance, highlighting the need for a safe approach to supplement use.