Perfil nutricional de colaboradores de uma instituição oncológica

Abstract

Introduction: Overweight and obesity are increasing in the world and are related to the development of chronic diseases that can impair personal and professional quality of life. The aim of this study was to track the nutritional profile and lifestyle of employees of an oncology institution. Methods: Prospective, cohort and observational study with 1,776 employees at the A. C. Camargo Cancer Center, in São Paulo (SP). Data were collected from September 2017 to February 2018, through a questionnaire and deferral of weight, height, waist circumference and body mass index (BMI). Results: Forty-two and a half percent of men and 39.1% of women were in excess according to the BMI. The female gender had a higher prevalence of very high risk classification for waist circumference (45.1%). Night shift workers had a higher prevalence of obesity (34.8%) and a very high risk for cardiovascular disease (47.1%) compared to other shifts. Similar situation was observed in employees who work 11 years or more at the institution, where 27.9% are obese and 44.5% are at very high risk for cardiovascular diseases, compared to those who use less time. Only 35.5% of the sample performed physical activity. Conclusion: A high prevalence of obesity and obesity, and risk for cardiovascular diseases, found in the studied population, shows the need and importance of adopting strategies to promote healthier eating habits and physical activity practices.