Ingesta proteica, nivel de actividad física y masa muscular en jugadores del Club de Baloncesto Cariamanga

Abstract

Abstract: The curricular integration work focused on analyzing the interactions between total muscle mass, protein intake, and physical activity level in athletes from the Cariamanga Basketball Club. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 81 athletes aged 10 to 17 years. Standardized techniques from the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) were used to obtain anthropometric measurements. A 24-hour recall and interviews assessed protein intake and physical activity level, respectively. Data processing included specific formulas to calculate variables such as body mass index (BMI), muscle mass level, and total energy expenditure. Associations were established using statistical tests such as ANOVA and Fisher's ratio. The results showed significant correlations between muscle mass level, protein intake, and physical activity. With this information, the null hypothesis was rejected, indicating significant differences in muscle mass levels related to protein intake and physical activity among the club's athletes.