Estado nutricional e imagem corporal de praticantes de exercício físico regular de uma academia da serra gaúcha

• Dall'Agnol, Maísa ^[1] ; Pezzi, Fernanda ^[1]
  1. [1] Centro Universitário da Serra Gaúcha (FSG), Caxias do Sul-RS, Brasil
• Localización: Revista Brasileira de Nutriçao Esportiva, ISSN-e 1981-9927, Vol. 12, Nº. 76, 2018 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Suplementar 2), págs. 1051-1060
• Idioma: portugués
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  • Nutritional status and body image of regular physical exercise practicers of a gym in Serra Gaúcha
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    Introduction: The importance of proper nutrition and regular practice of physical exercise is becoming more frequent, and this directly influences people's body image. Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status and body image of regular physical exercise practicers from a gaucho gym. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional epidemiological study that analyzed 53 adult individuals from the city of Veranópolis-RS. The anthropometric data were observed through the body mass index, percentage of body fat and waist circumference. The self-perception of the body was analyzed according to the silhouette scale. Food consumption was verified through a food frequency questionnaire. For statistical analysis, the Excel program was used. The project was approved by the Research Ethics Committee from the University of Serra Gaúcha, under nº 2,353,870. Results: Most individuals are eutrophic, with waist circumference classified as normal, and percentage of body fat classified as "lower than average". But 84.9% of academics were dissatisfied with their body image. Discussion: According to other studies, most individuals are dissatisfied with their body image, not only among gym goers, but also among other audiences. Conclusion: Individuals with a body mass index classified as eutrophic, normal waist circumference, and body fat percentage score between "medium" and "low", had a lower prevalence of body image dissatisfaction.

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    Introdução: A importância de uma alimentação adequada e a prática regular de exercício físico cada vez é mais frequente, e isso influencia diretamente na imagem corporal das pessoas. Objetivo: Avaliar o estado nutricional e imagem corporal de praticantes de exercício físico regular de uma academia da serra gaúcha. Materiais e métodos: Estudo epidemiológico do tipo transversal que analisou 53 indivíduos adultos da cidade de Veranópolis-RS. Os dados antropométricos foram observados através do índice de massa corporal, porcentagem de gordura corporal e perímetro da cintura. A auto percepção corporal foi analisado conforme escala de silhueta. Verificou-se o consumo alimentar através de questionário de frequência alimentar. Para análise estatística utilizou-se o programa Excel. O projeto teve aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa do Centro Universitário da Serra Gaúcha, sob nº do parecer 2.353.870. Resultados: A maior parte dos indivíduos são eutróficos, com perímetro da cintura classificado como normal, e percentual de gordura corporal classificado como “mais baixo que a média”. Mas 84,9% dos frequentadores da academia se mostrou insatisfeitos com sua imagem corporal. Discussão: Conforme outros estudos, a maior parte dos indivíduos apresentam insatisfação com sua imagem corporal, não só entre frequentadores de academia, mas outros públicos também. Conclusão: Os indivíduos que apresentam o índice de massa corporal classificado como eutrófico, perímetro da cintura normal e a classificação do percentual de gordura corporal entre “média” e “baixo”, tiveram uma menor prevalência de insatisfação com a imagem corporal. ABSTRACT Nutritional status and body image of regular physical exercise practicers of a gym in Serra GaúchaIntroduction: The importance of proper nutrition and regular practice of physical exercise is becoming more frequent, and this directly influences people's body image. Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status and body image of regular physical exercise practicers from a gaucho gym. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional epidemiological study that analyzed 53 adult individuals from the city of Veranópolis-RS. The anthropometric data were observed through the body mass index, percentage of body fat and waist circumference. The self-perception of the body was analyzed according to the silhouette scale. Food consumption was verified through a food frequency questionnaire. For statistical analysis, the Excel program was used. The project was approved by the Research Ethics Committee from the University of Serra Gaúcha, under nº 2,353,870. Results: Most individuals are eutrophic, with waist circumference classified as normal, and percentage of body fat classified as "lower than average". But 84.9% of academics were dissatisfied with their body image. Discussion: According to other studies, most individuals are dissatisfied with their body image, not only among gym goers, but also among other audiences. Conclusion: Individuals with a body mass index classified as eutrophic, normal waist circumference, and body fat percentage score between "medium" and "low", had a lower prevalence of body image dissatisfaction.