Caracterización de los hábitos alimentarios e hidratación en la selección de voleibol del “Santo Domingo de Guzmán" en el periodo de mayo a agosto del 2019.

Abstract

Bad eating habits are a problem that directly influences the nutritional status of athletes, if there is no proper diet, health and fitness can be affected, since their energy needs are essential and greater than those of a sedentary person. The 24-hour reminder and the frequency of food consumption are effective tools to know the type of diet of each athlete, the analysis of body temperature and the percentage of total body water help us to know their hydration. The objective of this study is to characterize the eating habits and hydration of the Santo Domingo de Guzmán volleyball team. The study is quantitative, descriptive, observational, cross-sectional in which the variables weight, height, body mass index, 24-hour reminder, frequency of food consumption, body temperature and percentage of total body water were used. The population of (n = 36) volleyball players who met the inclusion criteria was taken. According to the data obtained through the body mass index we have that 22% have low weight, 97% have optimal temperature, 100% consume sugars, however, daily water consumption is recommended, therefore, their hydration It is adequate, it was observed that his physical performance was not affected. In conclusion, athletes should be evaluated by a nutritionist to avoid deficits and excesses in their diet, and thus reduce the low weight index.