Ingredients and nutritional composition of dietary supplements dedicated to sport: an analysis of protein and carbohydrate supplements sold in the Federal District (DF)

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6008/CBPC2236-9600.2023.002.0012

Keywords:

Food supplements, Nutritional composition, Food label

Abstract

Currently, there is an increase in the number of people who practice physical exercise for a variety of reasons. In this sense, the demand for and use of dietary supplements dedicated to sports also increases, however, possible problems regarding the nutritional composition and ingredients present in these products are noted. Therefore, the objective of this study was to analyze the nutritional composition and ingredients of protein and carbohydrate supplements sold in the Federal District. This is a quantitative cross-sectional study that took place in three stages: 1. Sample mapping; 2. Data Collection; 3. Statistical Analysis. A total of 158 products were included and, in general, it was found that the nutritional composition of these products corresponds to the type of supplement marketed. However, different protein sources used in the categories of protein powders and protein bars highlight the attention to better choices aimed at improving performance in athletes. Also, in the category of protein bars, there was an ostensive presence of sugars and hydrogenated vegetable fats, in the form of chocolate coatings and vegetable oils. Sucralose was the main food additive present in the analyzed supplements.

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Bernardo Romão de Lima, Centro Universitário IESB

Nutricionista (UnB), Mestre em Nutrição Humana (UnB) e Doutor em Nutrição Humana (UnB). Especialista em Nutrição Esportiva e Clínica. Atua nas áreas de docência e pesquisa relacionadas à técnica dietética, alimentos para fins especiais, gestão de produção de refeições e nutrição vegetariana e vegana. Capacitado em nutrição funcional, esportiva e vegana.

Carolina Louly Sasaki, Centro Universitário Estácio de Brasília

Possui graduação em Medicina Veterinária pela Universidade de Marília, Brasil (2008). Residente da área de Clínica Cirúrgica de Pequenos Animais da Universidade do Oeste Paulista, Brasil (2009). Pós-graduanda na área de Clínica e Cirurgia de Pequenos Animais - V turma, pela Universidade do Oeste Paulista, Brasil (2009).

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Published

2023-06-19

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023): Scire Salutis - Fev, Mar, Abr 2023

Section

Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos Aplicada à Saúde

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