Relación de la composición corporal y calidad de la dieta de deportistas de crossfit en un centro de entrenamiento de la Parroquia el Sagrario de la ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzes the relationship between body composition and diet quality in CrossFit athletes from the city of Loja. For this purpose, 47 participants were evaluated using bioimpedance and the DQQ (Food Quality Questionnaire), adapted to the Ecuadorian population. The results showed a high prevalence of overweight in both genders, as well as significant differences in body composition. Women showed a tendency to maintain a more varied diet and to more frequently follow nutritional recommendations. Men, on the other hand, presented a higher percentage of muscle mass and lower levels of visceral fat. Furthermore, a relationship was identified between diet quality and body composition, particularly in the context of CrossFit, where the physical demands of the sport influence nutritional requirements. These findings highlight the importance of implementing personalized nutritional strategies that optimize body composition and contribute to the prevention of health problems. The study provides relevant local evidence on nutrition and serves as a basis for future interventions.