Revista Brasileira de Nutrição Esportiva

314-323

Authors: Érica Soares Cardoso

Objective: evaluate the degree of basic knowledge about nutrition Physical Educators and practitioners active muscle mass with strength training, two academies in the city of Belford Roxo - RJ, with or without a Nutritionist. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 24 individuals between Physical Education professionals and practitioners active muscle mass with strength training. Were completed 24 questionnaire with 10 questions, closed questions , assigning scores on each of them , on a scale 0-10 , ages 20-40 years, and the male and female genders . The questionnaires were divided into 02 samples twelve and twelve Physical Educators for active practitioners with strength training while they were divided into two academies in the city of Belford Roxo - RJ. The sum of all issues totaled the final score of each individual. Results: Only two people were on level 2 of the table (21-40 points) 8 %, considered " little or insufficient knowledge." Four were at level 3 (41 to 60 points) 17% deemed " reasonable knowledge medium or “twelve remained in Level 4 (61 to 80 points) 50% as "good considerable knowledge or " Finally, six people have reached knowledge level 5 (maximum level) 25 %, considered “very great or" getting between 81 and 100 points. Discussion: 67 % of respondents were between 41 and 80 points, which was expected, but this result is not ideal, mainly because 25 % of individuals have nutritional monitoring, ¼ of the total surveyed. Conclusion: It is necessary to greater nutritional counseling combined with training to gain muscle mass for active practitioners and physical education professionals in gyms through lectures and also easy access to professional nutritionist. Key words: Nutrition, Physical Educator, Gym, Food.

333-339

Authors: Layane dos Santos Mauricio, Rafaele Rosa Febrone, Luiz Cláudio Gagliardo

Introduction: The process of population aging is a natural phenomenon and global, which in Brazil is relatively recent, however irreversible. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the body composition of elderly physically active, as well as their changes, but also the implications of the same functionality, combining the improved nutritional profile. Materials and Methods: This study was a study qualitative and quantitative conducted with 70 elderly people of both sexes, aged 60 years, Projeto Integrar at the University of Grande Rio - Unigranrio, participating in physical activity. Anthropometrically were evaluated from the weight, height, Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Circumference (WC). Results: It was found that there was a higher prevalence of overweight, especially in females. Discussion: Women have a higher prevalence of overweight than men, with the possible explanation of the biological aspect, tend to accumulate more subcutaneous fat and lose muscle mass at older ages. Conclusion: It was concluded that there was a predominance of women in research and aged between 60 and 69 years, the group evaluated was observed an unexpected high number of elderly people of both sexes overweight, well as in relation to abdominal adiposity (WC), resulting in values above those considered standards. Key words: Aging, Anthropometric assessment, Physical activity, Integrating project.

345-352

Authors: Moacir Pereira Junior, Wilson Campos Junior, Fabiano Vanroo Silveira

This research focuses on a theme of the contemporary world, excessive concerns about body image in practitioners of exercise. The objective of this research is to analyze the relationship of body image, body image distortion, in practitioners of exercise. Furthermore, this study has some issues associated with the pursuit of a perfect body, such as food, sports supplementation and the overuse of steroids. 38 studies were selected for the writing of this study, including books and articles, which cover topics such as: body image, body image distortion, sports supplementation and overuse of steroids. The dissatisfaction of real body compared to the ideal standard disseminated by the media, the fear of being excluded or being devalued, associated with a speech that relates health to the appearance and immediacy in getting the wanted body collaborate that subjects use excess exercise, often endangering their health. It can be noticed that an increasing consumption of supplements without proper control and a clear need for new studies on supplements and their effects to improve the level of information and to ensure safe use. Thus, it is clear that people who practice physical exercises should seek guidance from a doctor or nutritionist in order to make the exercise healthily does not expose health risks. Key words: Body Image. Exercise. Appearance. Beauty.