Análise do uso de suplementos alimentares por praticantes da modalidade Crossfit
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2024-06-20
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Silva, Nicole Brenda Rodrigues da 
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Santos, Ronaldo Vagner Thomatieli dos
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Uma alimentação equilibrada e a prática de exercício físico são fundamentais para estabelecer hábitos saudáveis. Em busca de ser mais ativo fisicamente, a procura pela modalidade Crossfit tem crescido nos últimos anos, sendo o Brasil o segundo país com mais boxes de Crossfit do mundo. Sabe-se que estratégias nutricionais bem definidas são extremamente importantes para essa modalidade, principalmente, por causa da grande quantidade de energia gasta. Dessa forma, a fim de facilitar o alcance de alguns nutrientes e melhorar a performance, o uso de suplementos alimentares podem ser aliados da dieta. Entretanto, a escolha pelo consumo de suplementos alimentares, muitas vezes, não se baseiam na indicação de um profissional qualificado. Assim, esse estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o padrão de utilização de suplementos alimentares, analisando as preferências, motivações e prescrição desse consumo. Para isso, foram recrutados de forma online praticantes da modalidade Crossfit sendo homens e mulheres, de 18 a 59 anos, com tempo de treino superior a 6 meses que responderam a um formulário no google forms. A amostra foi composta por 367 participantes, dos quais 83% consumiam suplementos alimentares, sendo a creatina e o whey protein os mais relatados, entre as principais motivações estão a melhora no desempenho e melhora na recuperação muscular, apenas, 46,9% tinham prescrição do nutricionista para o consumirem suplementos. Conclui-se, que o consumo de suplementos alimentares é alto entre praticantes de Crossfit, onde mais da metade consome sem orientação nutricional, o que pode ser prejudicial à saúde. Destacando-se a importância da prescrição por profissionais de nutrição.
A balanced diet and physical exercise are essential for establishing healthy habits. In search of being more physically active, the demand for the Crossfit modality has grown in recent years, with Brazil being the second country with the most Crossfit boxes in the world. It is known that well-defined nutritional strategies are extremely important for this modality, mainly because of the large amount of energy spent. Therefore, in order to facilitate the access of some nutrients and improve performance, the use of dietary supplements can be allies to the diet. However, the choice to consume dietary supplements is often not based on the recommendation of a qualified professional. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the pattern of use of dietary supplements, analyzing preferences, motivations and prescription for this consumption. To this end, Crossfit practitioners were recruited online, being men and women, aged 18 to 59, with training time of more than 6 months who responded to a form on Google Forms. The sample consisted of 367 participants, of which 83% consumed dietary supplements, with creatine and whey protein being the most reported. Among the main motivations are improved performance and improved muscle recovery, only 46.9% had a prescription nutritionist to consume supplements. It is concluded that the consumption of dietary supplements is high among Crossfit practitioners, where more than half consume them without nutritional guidance, which can be harmful to their health. Highlighting the importance of prescription by nutrition professionals.
A balanced diet and physical exercise are essential for establishing healthy habits. In search of being more physically active, the demand for the Crossfit modality has grown in recent years, with Brazil being the second country with the most Crossfit boxes in the world. It is known that well-defined nutritional strategies are extremely important for this modality, mainly because of the large amount of energy spent. Therefore, in order to facilitate the access of some nutrients and improve performance, the use of dietary supplements can be allies to the diet. However, the choice to consume dietary supplements is often not based on the recommendation of a qualified professional. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the pattern of use of dietary supplements, analyzing preferences, motivations and prescription for this consumption. To this end, Crossfit practitioners were recruited online, being men and women, aged 18 to 59, with training time of more than 6 months who responded to a form on Google Forms. The sample consisted of 367 participants, of which 83% consumed dietary supplements, with creatine and whey protein being the most reported. Among the main motivations are improved performance and improved muscle recovery, only 46.9% had a prescription nutritionist to consume supplements. It is concluded that the consumption of dietary supplements is high among Crossfit practitioners, where more than half consume them without nutritional guidance, which can be harmful to their health. Highlighting the importance of prescription by nutrition professionals.
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SILVA, Nicole Brenda Rodrigues da. Análise do uso de suplementos alimentares por praticantes da modalidade Crossfit. 2024. 60f. Trabalho de conclusão de curso (Graduação em Nutrição) - Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Instituto de Saúde e Sociedade, Santos, 2024.