Introduction: the body composition and lifestyle of university students are influenced by behavioral, psychological, socioeconomic and cultural factors. Objective: to analyze body composition and its correlation with lifestyle in a sample of university students in the health area living at the Ribeirao Preto Campus of the University of São Paulo (USP). Methodology: a cross-sectional study was conducted on 501 students enrolled in USP courses of the Ribeirao Preto Campus. Weight and height were measured and body composition was determined by bioelectrical impedance. The short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was then applied. Results: The sample predominantly consisted of females (73.05%), with 26.95% males. The averages of age, weight, stature body mass index (BMI), total fat mass and fat-free mass were 20.4 ± 2.8 years, 63.0 ± 13.5 kg, 166.9 ± 9.0 cm, 22.4 ± 3.4 kg/m², 24.0 ± 7.5%, 45.3 ± 10.3 kg, respectively. Although almost 70% of the students were in the normal BMI range, 70.8% of them had high levels of fat mass. According to IPAQ, the individuals were classified as sedentary (10.2%), irregularly active (39.3%), active (42.1%), and very active (8.4%). Conclusions: Most of the university students studied were classified as being of normal weight according to the BMI, but the high levels of body fat mass detected should not be overlooked. In addition, even though most of the sample was considered to be active, according to the IPAQ, it can be seen that practically half the students (49.5%) were irregularly active or sedentary.

Women with breast cancer are predisposed to muscle mass loss, to compromised muscle quality, and to decreased strength, and these abnormalities may serve as important predictors of adverse outcomes, including mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible associations between muscle mass markers, assessed by computed tomography with the phase angle (PhA) obtained by Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), and health outcomes in women with breast cancer. Methods: retrospective study with 54 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, aged ≥ 18 years and < 65 years; histologically confirmed diagnosis of early breast cancer (stage I–III range), and in the first chemotherapy-cycled treatment. Measurements performed: anthropometric assessments, BIA, third lumbar vertebra by computed tomography (CT) and physical function (handgrip strength, gait speed test 4 m, fatigue assessment), and blood biochemical analysis. Results: Lower skeletal muscle index were correlated with reduced PhA values (R² = 0.222, p = 0.0047), suggesting a worse prognosis. Logistic regression analysis showed that individuals with low muscle mass had a significantly lower likelihood of survival compared to those with normal muscle mass regardless of age and cancer stage. Conclusion: low muscle mass negatively affected patient survival and was associated with lower PhA values. Phase angle emerges as a promising marker of overall health and could be a valuable clinical tool in assessing prognosis.

Identificar a ocorrência de obesidade, hipertensão arterial e níveis glicêmicos alterados entre mulheres com câncer de mama; avaliar a distribuição destas comorbidades em relação à idade, tempo de diagnóstico do câncer, circunferência da cintura, hormonioterapia e quimioterapia. Estudo transversal com 67 mulheres com câncer de mama. Utilizou-se um instrumento com variáveis sociodemográficas, clínicas, avaliações antropométricas e coleta de sangue para glicemia de jejum. Utilizou-se teste exato de Fisher, Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis. Dentre as participantes, 34,3% eram pré-obesas e 29,9% apresentavam parâmetros de obesidade leve a grave, 53,7% hipertensas e 20,9% diabéticas. Encontrou-se associação entre idade e hipertensão arterial; circunferência da cintura e hipertensão arterial; níveis glicêmicos e circunferência da cintura; índice de massa corpórea e circunferência da cintura; idade e diabetes mellitus; e idade e circunferência da cintura. Recomenda-se assistência que contemple ações sistematizadas integrando a avaliação e cuidados do câncer de mama e outras comorbidades. Descritores: Neoplasias Mamárias, Hipertensão, Obesidade, Glicemia. Chronic non-communicable diseases in women with breast cancer : To identify the occurrence of obesity, high blood pressure, and altered blood glucose levels among women with breast cancer; to evaluate the distribution of these comorbidities in relation to age, time since breast cancer diagnosis, waist circumference, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. Cross-sectional study with 67 women with breast cancer. An instrument with sociodemographic and clinical variables, anthropometric assessments, and blood collection for fasting glucose was used. Fisher's exact test identified the relationship between qualitative variables and the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests for continuous and categorical measures. Among the participants, 34.3% were pre-obese and 29.9% had parameters of mild to severe obesity, 53.7% were hypertensive and 20.9% were diabetic. An association was found between age and arterial hypertension; waist circumference and arterial hypertension; blood glucose levels and waist circumference; body mass index and waist circumference; age and diabetes mellitus; and age and waist circumference. The assistance that includes systematized actions is recommended, integrating the assessment and care that includes breast cancer and comorbidities. Descriptors: Mammary Neoplasms, Hypertension, Obesity, Glucose. Enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles en mujeres con cáncer de mama Resumen: Identificar la aparición de obesidad, hipertensión arterial y niveles alterados de glucosa en sangre entre las mujeres con cáncer de seno; evaluar la distribución de estas comorbilidades en relación con la edad, el tiempo transcurrido desde el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama, la circunferencia de la cintura, la terapia hormonal y la quimioterapia. Estudio transversal con 67 mujeres con cáncer de mama. Se utilizó un instrumento con variables sociodemográficas y clínicas, evaluaciones antropométricas y extracción de sangre para glucemia en ayunas. La prueba exacta de Fisher identificó la relación entre las variables cualitativas y las pruebas de Mann-Whitney y Kruskal-Wallis para medidas continuas y categóricas. Entre los participantes, 34.3% eran pre obesos y 29.9% tenían parámetros de obesidad leve a severa, 53.7% eran hipertensos y 20.9% eran diabéticos. Se encontró una asociación entre la edad y la hipertensión arterial; circunferencia de la cintura e hipertensión arterial; niveles de glucosa en sangre y circunferencia de la cintura; índice de masa corporal y circunferencia de la cintura; edad y diabetes mellitus; y edad y circunferencia de la cintura. Se recomienda asistencia que incluya acciones sistematizadas, integrando la evaluación y la atención que incluye el cáncer de mama y las comorbilidades.Descriptores: Neoplasias Mamarias, Hipertensión, Obesidad, Glucemia.