Perfil e conhecimento dos praticantes de musculação sobre jejum intermitente
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The study aimed to analyze the profile and level of knowledge of weight training practitioners in Montes Claros-MG about intermittent fasting. It is about a descriptive, quantitative, and cross-sectional research conducted with 103 individuals of both sexes, aged 18 years or older. Data collection was carried out using a structured questionnaire, applied online and analyzed using SPSS software version 29.0. They were observed a predominance of female sex (58.3%) and a high level of education (93.2% with completed or incomplete higher education). Most participants (99%) reported to know about intermittent fasting, however 52.4% had never practiced it and 67% had not received professional guidance. Social media was the main source of information (36.9%), followed by healthcare professionals (34%). The main reason for adopting the practice was weight loss (29.1%), while 76.7% stated that they had a low or reasonable level of knowledge about the subject. The findings indicate that, despite the widespread promotion of intermittent fasting, the practice is mostly carried out without adequate nutritional guidance, which can lead to health risks and compromise physical performance. It is concluded that there is a need for greater professional guidance and food education focused on the safe and conscious use of intermittent fasting among weight training practitioners.
Language: Portuguese
Topic: Dietary Effects on Health
Subfield: Physiology (medical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204678666