AVALIAÇÃO DO PERFIL DE CONSUMIDORES DE WHEY PROTEIN EM PRATICANTES DE ATIVIDADES DE FORÇA, NO MUNICÍPIO DE RIO VERDE - GO

Abstract

The search for the ideal body, with greater amounts of muscle mass and little fat, in addition to improvements in health, has increased the number of exercisers, especially for strength activities and supplements consumption. The use of these products has gained increasing prominence, as they help to achieve such results faster, in addition to being easily found on market and not requiring the use of a prescription from any health professional. There are several types of supplements on market, being those based on proteins, known as protein supplements, which is the most consumed, due to their function being related to muscle hypertrophy, retarding muscle fatigue, in addition to improving sports performance. Taking supplements correctly allows consumers not only to reach their goals faster, but also to avoid potential side effects. Thus, understanding the main sources of indication, consumer profile, consumption prevalence, association with physical exercise, types of supplements and goals of use, is essential for understanding this scenario, to encourage supplement users to seek specialized professional help . Despite the benefits, inadequate supplementation can cause several health problems, turning essential to seek a sports nutritionist for indication of use. In this context, the objective of this study was to survey these topics related to the scenario of supplement use in the country and evaluate the consumption of Whey Protein that is, the most consumed supplement, in physical activity practitioners in the city of Rio Verde - GO, to understand the reality of product use in the city. Differently from the results obtained in the survey at the national level, most Whey Protein consumers in the city of Rio Verde sought to be monitored by a Nutritionist, which demonstrates a greater awareness of the importance of this professional in terms of correct consumption.