Karpik A, Machniak M, Chwałczynska A. Evaluation of Protein Content in the Diet of Amateur Male Bodybuilder.
Am J Mens Health 2020;
14:1557988320970267. [PMID:
33256520 PMCID:
PMC7711235 DOI:
10.1177/1557988320970267]
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Abstract
Public gyms and fitness clubs promote active lifestyles. At the same
time, numerous nutritional errors and the phenomenon of incorrect
supplementation are being observed among the given study group.
Behavior can lead to malaise, injury, or lack of progression. One of
the most serious mistakes is the incorrect level of protein in the
diet. The aim of the study is to assess the quantity and quality of
protein consumed by men undertaking recreational strength training in
Szczecin. The study involved 35 men aged 18–35, practicing amateur
strength training, from Szczecin (Poland). The author’s questionnaire
collected information on supplementation, physical activity, and
subjective assessment of nutritional knowledge. The obtained test
results were subjected to statistical analysis performed in the
Statistica12 program. On average, respondents consumed 1.8 g of
protein/kg, with the highest recorded conversion rate of 3.7 g of
protein/kg of body weight, and the lowest of 0.9 g/kg of body weight.
Total protein consumption ranged from 70.2 to 295.7 g, and the average
value was 147.8 g (22%), which differs from the study group, that is,
129–133 g, which gives 14% energy proteins. It was found that the
protein supplementation, on average, provided 31% of the total protein
intake of the study group. The results show inappropriate dietary
behavior regarding food supplementation among the examined group.
Further education on the nutritional value of the food and a healthy
and balanced diet is being recommended for the individuals practicing
strength sports.
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