title: [Anthropometric and dietetic study of competitive swimmers from metropolitan areas of the southeastern region of Brazil].
abstract: The daily food intake and alimentary frequency of competitive swimmers of two clubs representative of the two largest cities in Brazil (S. Paulo and Rio de Janeiro) were studied. The 30 males and 37 females studied belonged to the swimming categories "junior" (15-17 yrs old) and "senior" (18-25 yrs old). Food intake obtained from self-register and 24 hour-recall showed similar results and therefore the 24 hour-recall was used for comparisons with the literature. Ages within both sexes were anthropometrically similar. The most frequently eaten foodstaffs were similar to those quoted by the metropolitan population of the respective areas. Moreover, the athletes from both cities reported similar food-supplements. The energy intake was found to average almost double the estimated value for the respective metropolitan populations, but were similar to results obtained for swimmers all over the world. Snacks between meals supplied 25-28% of the overall energy intake. The main caloric source were cereals. However, despite their contribution of almost 50% of the total energy intake, carbohydrates attained a level of only 55-60% of that recommended for competitive athletes. On the other hand, the protein intake found (2.5-3.0 g/kg/day) exceeded the recommended values by 100%. The fat intake particularly of satured fat, was also considered high. The swimmers' intake of micronutrients was well abone that quoted by the regular population of these metropolitan areas, when related to the caloric intake, but the values of Mg, Fe and vitamins A and D were somecohot lower than those recommended.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
authors.affiliation: Instituto de Nutrição da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Soares
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ishii
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Burini
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000886:Anthropometry; D001938:Brazil; D002149:Energy Intake; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors; D013550:Swimming; D014505:Urban Population
vernacular_title: Estudo antropométrico e dietético de nadadores competitivos de áreas metropolitanas da região sudeste do Brasil.