Table 6 Main characteristics of the studies that were included in the systematic review
From: Nutritional strategies of physically active subjects with muscle dysmorphia
Author/Year | Population/Sample | Results |
|---|---|---|
Behar e Molinari (2010) | Cross evaluation of 88 male weightlifters of fitness centers in Viña del Mar and Valparaiso (Chile) | Weightlifters spend more time caring for the body than the students, 42% have MD and 67% use anabolic steroids |
Damasceno (2010) | Systematic review of 64 studies on the subject | Physically active subjects do not eat a balanced diet and consume great quantities of dietary supplements and anabolic steroids |
Trog e Teixeira (2009) | 63 bodybuilders (39 men and 24 women) in 4 gyms of Irati (PR) aged between 19 and 27 years | Most men make use of dietary supplements, and women in a lower percentage. Many recognize the health risks, admit to feel harmed, but continue to increase muscle mass |