Anthropometric and nutritional profile of elderly participants of a group gymnastics of the municipality of Antônio Prado (RS)

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the anthropometric and nutritional profile of elderly participants of a group gymnastics of the municipality of Antônio Prado (RS) Methods: The accomplished study was of the traverse type, where a census was accomplished with the senior participants of a gymnastics group in Antônio Prado town, RS. The census was composed by 22 senior (100% were from feminine sex). The analyzed variables were: social-economic, cultural and family data, alimentary behavior and lifestyle. Measured anthropometric were analyzed. To esteem the macronutrients ingestion were used the Alimentary Frequency questionnaire (QFA) and the Alimentary Registration of 24:00 (RA24h). Results: A larger overweight frequency and obesity than low weight were found, medium IMC of 26,7 kg/m², as well as higher values of abdominal circumference and waist/hips relation. By the analysis of RA24h the following averages were obtained: of 1786,3 kcal/day; carbohydrates 57,6%; protein 12,7% and lipids 29,8%. For the analysis of QFA, the groups of food more consumed were the bread, pastas, fruits or natural juice, oil and fats, milk and it derivates and raw green vegetables. Already, among the fewer consumed are the built-in , soft drinks and artificial juice. Conclusion: Medium IMC revealed overweight and/or obesity in most of the group participants. Abdominal circumference values and relation waist/hips is superior of what is extolled. More studies that accomplishment the evaluate the anthropometric and nutritional profile of the third age is suggested. Kei words: aging, nutrition, anthropometric.