ASSESSMENT OF BODY COMPOSITION AND DIETARY INTAKE OF ADOLESCENT SWIMMERS

作者：de Mello Aline Veroneze; Facincani Villarim Walleska Luctke; Machado Alisson Diego; Olivon Edilene Vitorino; da Cruz Daniele Lima; Nogueira Luana Romao; Nacif Marcia^*

来源：Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte, 2015, 21(5): 381-385.

DOI：10.1590/1517-869220152105117781

• athletes
• anthropometry
• food consumption

Introduction: Body composition and nutritional habits of swimmers have a direct influence on their sports performance. Objective: To assess body composition and dietary intake of adolescent swimmers. Method: Cross-sectional study with 15 adolescent swimmers of both genders from a club in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. An identification questionnaire was applied, registering information on weight, height, body circumferences and skinfolds. For the assessment of dietary intake, a 24-hour recall was applied. Results: Most of the athletes presented appropriate body fat percentage. All swimmers ingested dietary supplements. Protein consumption was high and carbohydrate, low. The highest prevalence of inadequate intakes of micronutrients were vitamin B-9, iodine and calcium. Conclusion: The results suggest the need for nutritional intervention in this group of athletes.

• 出版日期2015-10