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The analysis of dietary habits and body composition of athletes can reveal different food profiles and anthropometric characteristics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the body composition and food consumption of university athletes practicing different sports. 58 athletes participated in the study, distributed in the modalities of male soccer (n = 23), male rugby (n = 11), female volleyball (n = 9) and mixed judo (n = 15). Body composition was determined by the seven-skinfold protocol. Dietary consumption was determined based on the application of three 24-hour food records. Anthropometric measurements varied between modalities: weight (Football = 74.69 ± 9.20kg; Ruby = 83.60 ± 13.84kg; Volleyball = 72.90 ± 13.95kg and Judo = 62.00 ± 27.80kg), height (Soccer = 175.70 ± 6.10cm; Ruby = 180.00 ± 5.00cm; Volleyball = 180.00 ± 5.95cm and Judo = 165.00 ± 14.10cm) and body fat percentage (Soccer = 13.30 ± 5.27%; Ruby = 18.00 ± 5.90%; Volleyball = 24.50 ± 4.10% and Judo = 14.10 ± 6.10%). The daily consumption of energy and macronutrients varied among athletes in the investigated modalities. Only soccer players showed adequate consumption of macronutrients. Rugby and judo athletes had insufficient consumption of carbohydrates and sufficient protein and lipids, while volleyball athletes showed insufficient consumption for all macronutrients. Adequate consumption of vitamin C was observed in all sports modalities. Iron consumption was insufficient only in women. Only rugby athletes had adequate calcium intake. It was concluded that the body composition and food consumption varied according to the sport and gender. Thus, it is recommended to carry out actions of food and nutrition education with athletes in order to improve eating habits.

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