Patrón de alimentación y uso de suplementos nutricionales en personas que asisten al gimnasio “The Next Level” durante el mes de abril y mayo del 2025.

Abstract

Currently, the increase in physical activity among the population has been accompanied by a considerable rise in the consumption of nutritional supplements, occasionally without proper professional support. Therefore, this research aims to determine the eating patterns and use of nutritional supplements in people who attend "The Next Level" gym during April and May 2025. This study has a quantitative, descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional design. Regarding the results related to eating patterns, it was observed that 104 participants consumed animal proteins (72%) and carbohydrates (72%) daily; and, on a frequency of 1 to 2 times per week, vegetable proteins (38%), healthy fats (57%), fruits (72%), and vegetables (71%). Furthermore, 80% of those surveyed reported consuming nutritional supplements several times per week, the most prevalent being protein powder (35%), creatine (20%), and caffeine (19%). Regarding the level of nutritional advice, only 47% of those involved reported having received professional guidance even once (46%) from their personal trainer (55%). These figures highlight a significant gap between the ideal eating pattern and the observed reality, thus highlighting the influence of misinformation and the lack of specialized guidance in decision-making regarding diet and appropriate supplementation.