Evaluation of nutritional status and energetic balance of artistic gymnasts

Authors

  • Bernadete Aparecida Raimundo Azevedo

    Universidade São Judas Tadeu, SP, Brasil

  • Sandra Maria Lima Ribeiro

    Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades –USP São Paulo, SP, Brasil

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5016/796
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Abstract
The nutritional status of artistic gymnasts (14 girls, 11 to 15 years old, without menarche and pubertal signals) was evaluated. Body mass, stature, and body mass index (BMI) have been measured together with body composition, evaluated by bioelectrical impedance. Daily energetic expenditure was calculated from resting metabolic rate (RMR) including the activity factor, obtained from daily physical activity. Three food diary were filled by the evaluated group, from which the ingested energy (Kcal), macronutrients (g), dietetic fiber (g), iron (mg), calcium (mg) and vitamin C (mg) were obtained. Correlations among variables were calculated from Pearson´s coefficient, adopting p<0,05. The main results were: BMI = 15,85 ± 1,39Kg/m2; body fat= 11,64 ± 3,16% and 3,59 ± 1,32Kg; lean mass= 27,06 ± 5,14Kg. Energetic balance presented negative values (-1143, 08Kcal). The energetic balance alterations and low body fat found in the present study pointed the need of education programs with the athletes and technical staff, regarding feeding schedule, body weight control and health.
Author Biographies
  1. Bernadete Aparecida Raimundo Azevedo, Universidade São Judas Tadeu, SP, Brasil
    Possui graduação em nutrição pela Universidade Sao Judas Tadeu (2005) , atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: atividade física, educação nutricional e obesidade. http://lattes.cnpq.br/7048482226659634
  2. Sandra Maria Lima Ribeiro, Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades –USP São Paulo, SP, Brasil
    Possui graduação em Nutrição pela Universidade de São Paulo (1991), graduação em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade Santa Cecilia (1985), mestrado em Ciências dos Alimentos pela Universidade de São Paulo (1994) e doutorado em Nutrição Humana Aplicada pela Universidade de São Paulo (2002). Atua na área de Nutrição, com subáreas de Avaliação Nutricional e Nutrição e Atividade Física. Atualmente está iniciando seus trabalhos na área de envelhecimento e gerontologia. Seus principais temas de investigação são: nutrição, avaliação nutricional, avaliação do gasto energético, leptina e atividade física. Atualmente é Professor doutor da Universidade de São Paulo- Escola de Artes, ciências e Humanidades- EACH. http://lattes.cnpq.br/4793063003202322
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Published
2007-11-29
Issue
V. 13, N. 3 (2007)
Section
Original Articles
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