Consumo de suplementos alimentares por jovens na estância turística de Ouro Preto do Oeste-RO

• Oliveira, Hilda Karoline da Silva ^[1] ; Novais, Valéria Pinheiro de ^[1] ; Silva, Francisco Carlos da ^[1]
  1. [1] Centro Universitário Luterano de Ji-Paraná (CEULJI/ULBRA), Ji-Paraná-RO, Brasil
• Localización: Revista Brasileira de Nutriçao Esportiva, ISSN-e 1981-9927, Vol. 12, Nº. 76, 2018 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Suplementar 2), págs. 963-971
• Idioma: portugués
• Títulos paralelos:
  • The consumption of food supplements by young people in the tourist resort of Ouro Preto do Oeste-RO
• Enlaces
  • Texto completo (pdf)
• Resumen
  • português

    Na última década, a prática de atividades físicas tornou-se um hábito por boa parte da população, aumentando assim a busca por academias. Paralelamente, o mercado dos suplementos alimentares (SA) também cresceu, seja devido à busca por melhor estética ou algum aspecto referente ao desempenho físico. Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar o consumo de SA por jovens praticantes de musculação em academias situadas na Estância Turística de Ouro Preto do Oeste, Rondônia. Para tal, foram avaliados 178 atletas dos gêneros masculino e feminino, de classes sociais diferentes e membros de cinco academias localizadas na cidade. Verificou-se que 33,15% dos praticantes de musculação usavam atualmente SA. O gênero masculino (44,30%) predominou no consumo atual de suplementos em relação ao gênero feminino (24,24%). Os três produtos mais consumidos foram os hiperproteicos (34,83%), aminoácidos de cadeia ramificada (BCAA) (32,58%%) e creatina (21,91%). O objetivo principal dos participantes com o consumo de suplementos foi aumento de massa muscular (46,63%) e melhora no desempenho físico (38,20%). A maioria (73,59%) dos entrevistados relatou consumirem suplementos sem orientação de profissional habilitado, tendo assim, realizado o consumo dos produtos por indicação de amigos, vendedor da loja de suplementos e propagandas. É de suma importância que haja profissionais qualificados para indicar estes produtos nas academias que os comercializam, comunicando seus possíveis riscos à saúde relacionados ao uso de maneira indevida. ABSTRACT The consumption of food supplements by young people in the tourist resort of Ouro Preto do Oeste-ROIn the past ten years, physical exercise has become a major part of the lifestyle of a growing number of people. Workout gyms have filled up worldwide. This has contributed to the growth in the market for food supplements (FS), whether those supplements be for improving appearance or health. The objective of this research paper is to look into the consumption of food supplements by young bodybuilding athletes in gyms located in Estância Turística de Ouro Preto do Oeste – Rondônia. 178 male and female athletes, from different social classes, were evaluated and filled out a questionnaire. The athletes are members of 5 different gyms in the city. According to the questionnaires filled out by the athletes, 33.15% currently use food supplements, 44.30% male and 24.24% female. The three most consumed products among the athletes are hyper proteins (34.83%), branch chain amino acids (BCAA) (32.58%), and creatine (21.91%). The athletes' main goal by consuming FS is to build muscle mass (46.63%) and improve their physical performance (38.20%). Most participants in the research (73.59%) reported non-prescribed use of food supplements by a qualified professional. Such being the case, the presence of qualified professionals to prescribe these products in gyms where they are commercialized, is of uttermost importance. Such professionals could inform athletes on the health risks related to misuse of the drugs.

  • English

    In the past ten years, physical exercise has become a major part of the lifestyle of a growing number of people. Workout gyms have filled up worldwide. This has contributed to the growth in the market for food supplements (FS), whether those supplements be for improving appearance or health. The objective of this research paper is to look into the consumption of food supplements by young bodybuilding athletes in gyms located in Estância Turística de Ouro Preto do Oeste – Rondônia. 178 male and female athletes, from different social classes, were evaluated and filled out a questionnaire. The athletes are members of 5 different gyms in the city. According to the questionnaires filled out by the athletes, 33.15% currently use food supplements, 44.30% male and 24.24% female. The three most consumed products among the athletes are hyper proteins (34.83%), branch chain amino acids (BCAA) (32.58%), and creatine (21.91%). The athletes' main goal by consuming FS is to build muscle mass (46.63%) and improve their physical performance (38.20%). Most participants in the research (73.59%) reported non-prescribed use of food supplements by a qualified professional. Such being the case, the presence of qualified professionals to prescribe these products in gyms where they are commercialized, is of uttermost importance. Such professionals could inform athletes on the health risks related to misuse of the drugs.