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Table 7 Main characteristics of the studies that was included in the systematic review

From: Nutritional strategies of physically active subjects with muscle dysmorphia

Author/Year

Population/Sample

Results

Sabino; Luz; carvalho, 2010

Bodybuilders of 12 academies of northern and southern Rio de Janeiro

The bodybuilders are switching to a balanced diet supplements in order to gain more muscle mass

Azevedo (et al., 2011)

10 resistance training physically active subjects in gyms in João Pessoa (PB)

The majority is concerned with the body, although it is dissatisfied and modified eating habits, feed improperly, with supplements, exercises and many fewer meals a day in search of the perfect body