Abstract:

Introduction: In recent years, the use of nutritional supplements (NS) has increased significantly. The aim of this study was to investigate the differences between using or not NS in the individuals going to the fitness center. Method: The research was conducted on 299 individuals doing sports in private centers. The survey data was collected from the participants who were divided into two groups according to NS use. Within the scope of the survey, descriptive information of the participants, nutritional habits, nutrient consumption frequencies, 24-hour retrospective food consumption record, nutritional supplements and physical activity conditions of individuals were questioned and anthropometric (height, weight and body mass index (BMI) measurements were recorded. The results are: 74 (24. 7%) of the participants were using NS, whereas 225 (75.3%) were not using it. Among NS users, 30 (40.5%) of the participants were using protein powder, 17 (23%) were amino acid, 17 (23%) were creatine and 10 (13.5%) were L-carnitine. The sports age, body weight, height and BMI of the individuals using NS were significantly higher than those who were not using NS (p <0.05). According to our study, NS users were consuming meat, meat products and eggs significantly more frequently and sugar and prepared foods less frequently than non-users (p <0.05). Conclusion: In our study, it was observed that individuals going to the fitness center changed their lifestyle. It was observed that they used oral nutritional supplements as well as obtaining healthy nutritional habits. Before using NS, it is necessary to change the nutritional habits and complete the essential needs for our body. Introduction: In recent years, the use of food-support products (Food Support Products) by individuals who do sports has shown a significant increase. The aim of this study is to study the differences between individuals who use and do not use BDU in the gym. Method: The study was conducted on 299 people doing sports in private centers. Participants are divided into 2 groups, including those who use and those who do not use the BDU. The data is recorded with an survey. In the framework of the survey, the identifying information of individuals, eating habits, food consumption frequencies, 24-hour reverse food consumption record, the food support products used and physical activity conditions were questioned and the individual's anthropometric (boy, weight and body mass index (BMI) measurements were made. Results: 74 of the participants (24.7 percent) use BDU and 225 (75.3 percent) do not use. 30 of the participants who used BDU used protein powder, 17 (23%) amino acids, 17 (23%) creatine and 10 (13.5%) L-carnitine. The sports age, body weight, height and BMI levels of individuals who used BDU were significantly higher compared to those who did not use BDUs (p<0,05). It has been found that those who use BDU consume meat and meat products and eggs significantly more frequently than those who do not use (p<0,05). The result: In our study, it was observed that individuals who go to the gym changed their way of life. In addition to their eating habits, they have been shown to use food support products. Before using BDU, we need to change our eating habits and complete the necessary needs for our body.

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