Consumo alimentar e estado nutricional: caracterização de mulheres fisicamente ativas

Few studies have characterized the food consumption and nutritional status of physically active women. The aim of this study was evaluating the food consumption and nutritional status of physically active women. Thirty women aged between 18 and 59 years, who trained at least three times a week, were...

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Published in:Revista brasileira de nutrição esportiva 2022, Vol.16 (101), p.456-465
Main Authors: de Oliveira, João Paulo Lima, Abreu, Wilson César de, Pereira, Isabela Simões de Boucherville, Rocha, Geisa Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Body Composition
Composição Corporal
Exercise
Exercício
Food Intake
Ingestão Alimentar
Nutrition
Nutrição
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Summary:Few studies have characterized the food consumption and nutritional status of physically active women. The aim of this study was evaluating the food consumption and nutritional status of physically active women. Thirty women aged between 18 and 59 years, who trained at least three times a week, were evaluated. Weight, height, waist circumference (WC), and Body Mass Index (BMI) were checked. The percentage of body fat (%BF) was determined by the seven-skinfold protocol. Food consumption was assessed from the 72 food records collected on non-consecutive days. The records were analyzed using the DietPro 5i Program. The evaluated population had the following anthropometric characteristics: (Weight = 64.13 ± 10.16 kg, Height = 1.64 ± 0.06 m, BMI = 23.91 ± 3.04 kg/m2, WC = 77.48 ± 9.36 cm, %BF = 25.35 ± 4.65); 33% were overweight and 30% had elevated WC. BMI showed a strong and positive correlation with% WC (r=0.70, p
ISSN:1981-9927
1981-9927