Abstract:

Food and physical activity are taking a considerable place in people's lives. It is believed that these two together lead the individual to have a healthier life. In this context, knowing that diet combined with regular physical activity has transcendence in everyday life, this study aims to assess the nutritional status and analyze the eating habits of bodybuilders at a gym. Food consumption and anthropometric assessment were evaluated through bioimpedance of 45 participants, obtaining parameters of: weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), percentage of fat (CG%) and lean mass (MM%), metabolic age and visceral fat. The anthropometric results indicated that the BMI was high in males, with the MM% being higher compared to the CG%, on the other hand, the females had lower BMI and MM% results, however, the CG% was above the average. Regarding eating habits, data reveal a diet characterized as high in protein and low in micronutrients. Regarding the use of supplements, 53% use it, and all respondents reach their protein needs through their diet. The reasons that lead practitioners to seek weight training were for health, aesthetics and pleasure. It is concluded that there is a need for a multidisciplinary team, especially the nutritionist, with regard to the food issue, in order to be able to better guide practitioners in relation to nutrition and physical activity, as there are important nutritional inadequacies.

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