Composição nutricional de dietas com alegações detoxificantes em sites vinculados na mídia

Abstract

Among fashionable diets, the "detox" diet has gained popularity amid the search for perfect bodies, detoxifying claims and short-term slimming. The objective of this work was to analyze the nutritional composition of detoxification diets on linked sites in the media. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of selected detoxification diets was performed on non-scientific media. Diets were calculated through the Diet Win 2008 program and compared to the recommendations proposed by the DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) for macronutrients and micronutrients. For the calculation of diets, recommendations for adults aged 19 to 50 years were adopted as standard. The analysis of the nutritional composition of diets with detoxifying claim showed a mean with low daily energy value. Most diets are adequate for protein and magnesium recommendations, but some seem to be deficient in carbohydrates, lipids, fibers and other micronutrients. The most frequent foods in diets were fruits and vegetables. Conclusion: The diets published in non-scientific journals present inadequacies in the distribution of macronutrients and micronutrients, therefore, these diets are unsafe options for healthy weight loss, therefore the importance of a professional in the field to be able to individualize diets and weight loss strategies in a healthy and lasting way. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]