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Ingestão alimentar, suplementação e composição corporal em atletas com deficiência
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Objetivos: Avaliar os hábitos alimentares e de treino e estudar a composição corporal de atletas com deficiência, de acordo com o sexo.
Metodologia: Foi realizado um estudo transversal numa amostra composta por 78 atletas com deficiência de ambos os sexos, recrutados através de clubes desportivos da zona norte de Portugal. A frequência alimentar foi avaliada a partir de um questionário validado para a população portuguesa. Foram também realizadas medições antropométricas (peso, estatura, perímetros).
Resultados: A ingestão energética média foi de 3363,8 kcal/dia, sendo superior nos homens. Os homens consumiram mais hidratos de carbono, enquanto as mulheres consumiram mais gorduras e proteínas. Verificou-se discrepância na ingestão de micronutrientes e aminoácidos em relação às recomendações. A suplementação foi reportada por 33,3% dos atletas, com maior prevalência no sexo feminino. O IMC médio foi normoponderal (22,6 kg/m²). Os homens apresentaram perímetros corporais superiores.
Conclusões: Os atletas com deficiência enfrentam desafios nutricionais significativos que comprometem o desempenho e a saúde. A individualização dos planos nutricionais é essencial, sendo necessário desenvolver programas educativos e formar profissionais especializados nesta área.
Objectives: To evaluate the dietary and training habits and study the body composition of athletes with disabilities, according to sex. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 78 athletes with disabilities, consisting of 26 female participants and 52 male participants, aged between 13 and 54 years, recruited from sports clubs in northern Portugal. Dietary intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire developed by the Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Predictive Medicine, and Public Health, validated for the Portuguese population. Additionally, anthropometric measurements (weight, height, arm, waist, and hip circumference) were taken. All participants provided informed consent. Results: Among the respondents, the average daily caloric intake was approximately 3363,8 ± 1453,4 kilocalories, with this value being higher in males (3556,1 ± 1611,1 kilocalories) than in females (2979,0 ± 989,8 kilocalories). In terms of macronutrient intake, males consumed more carbohydrates (46,8 ± 7,7%), while females consumed more fats (38,0 ± 7,0%) and proteins (19,3 ± 2,9%). The intake of micronutrients and amino acids was significantly different from the Dietary Reference Intakes, which may be attributed to the information being collected through the Food Frequency Questionnaire. The most commonly consumed foods included soup, milk, yogurt, legumes, apples, and pears. Regarding supplementation, 33,3% reported using supplements in the past year, with a higher prevalence among females. For body composition, the average body mass index (BMI) was considered normal (22,6 kg/m²), according to World Health Organization guidelines, with an average weight of 61,7 ± 17,5 kilograms and an average height of 1,7 ± 0,1 meters. As expected, body circumferences of male athletes were higher than in female participants. Conclusions: Athletes with disabilities face significant nutritional challenges that compromise performance and health. Therefore, it is concluded that individualizing nutritional plans is essential, and the development of educational programs, as well as training for coaches and other professionals in this area, is proposed.
Objectives: To evaluate the dietary and training habits and study the body composition of athletes with disabilities, according to sex. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 78 athletes with disabilities, consisting of 26 female participants and 52 male participants, aged between 13 and 54 years, recruited from sports clubs in northern Portugal. Dietary intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire developed by the Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Predictive Medicine, and Public Health, validated for the Portuguese population. Additionally, anthropometric measurements (weight, height, arm, waist, and hip circumference) were taken. All participants provided informed consent. Results: Among the respondents, the average daily caloric intake was approximately 3363,8 ± 1453,4 kilocalories, with this value being higher in males (3556,1 ± 1611,1 kilocalories) than in females (2979,0 ± 989,8 kilocalories). In terms of macronutrient intake, males consumed more carbohydrates (46,8 ± 7,7%), while females consumed more fats (38,0 ± 7,0%) and proteins (19,3 ± 2,9%). The intake of micronutrients and amino acids was significantly different from the Dietary Reference Intakes, which may be attributed to the information being collected through the Food Frequency Questionnaire. The most commonly consumed foods included soup, milk, yogurt, legumes, apples, and pears. Regarding supplementation, 33,3% reported using supplements in the past year, with a higher prevalence among females. For body composition, the average body mass index (BMI) was considered normal (22,6 kg/m²), according to World Health Organization guidelines, with an average weight of 61,7 ± 17,5 kilograms and an average height of 1,7 ± 0,1 meters. As expected, body circumferences of male athletes were higher than in female participants. Conclusions: Athletes with disabilities face significant nutritional challenges that compromise performance and health. Therefore, it is concluded that individualizing nutritional plans is essential, and the development of educational programs, as well as training for coaches and other professionals in this area, is proposed.
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Trabalho Complementar apresentado à Universidade Fernando Pessoa como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do grau de Licenciada em Ciências da Nutrição.
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Ingestão alimentar Suplementos alimentares Composição corporal Atletas Pessoas com deficiência Dietary intake Dietary supplements Body composition Athletes with disabilities