A relação entre o estado nutricional e o nível de atividade física: revisão de literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The overload of daily tasks and a stressful routine are common aspects of modern life that directly affect people’s lifestyles, especially regarding physical activity practices. Several studies have sought to understand the relationship between nutritional status and physical activity levels, due to their known association with the development of noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCDs). OBJECTIVE: To analyze, through a literature review, the relationship between nutritional status and physical activity level. METHODOLOGY: This is a bibliographic review based on the analysis of six scientific articles published on the topic. RESULTS: The reviewed studies revealed that the relationship between nutritional status and physical activity level is variable and, in some cases, inversely proportional. Findings showed that individuals with adequate nutritional status do not always present high physical activity levels, and that sedentary behavior may persist even among exercise practitioners. The results suggest that factors such as age, gender, profession, and personal motivation significantly influence this relationship.