Evaluación del estado nutricional, consumo proteico y elaboración de una guía alimentaria para gimnastas olímpicos de la Federación Deportiva de Chimborazo 2013.

Abstract

The evaluation of nutrition status and protein consumption was performed at the same time a supplementary guide to Olympic gymnasts of FDCH was prepared. This research is a cross-sectional study in which the analysis was performed and the nutritional status was determined by taking anthropometric measures such as: weight, height, percentage of fat mass, lean mass, water percentage, waist and hip circumference; protein consumption of the athletes was assessed through the instructions for the 24- hour recall and finished with a food guide designed to improve the nutritional status and performance of athletes. Equipment such as the balance of bioimpedance and anthropometric ribbon were used. The obtained result was that the athlete`s caloric intake is weak, it is only 1500 kcal/day in average value. Therefore the athlete`s performance is affected and results in early fatigue and exhaustion. It is concluded that the investigation demonstrates that caloric and protein intake is deficient in athletes, therefore the preparation of food guide will be the key point for improving food habits. It is recommended to have a nutritionist who permanently monitors its achievements and progress in their body composition, nutritional status and physical performance and to implement the food guide use of presented in this study.