Assessment of the nutritional and metabolic profile of women with breast cancer and its association with metabolic syndrome

Highlights • High prevalence of excess weight (53,3% and 70,2%) among adult and elderly women with breast cancer. • Metabolic Syndrome was detected in 34.3% (WHO), 62.7% (IDF) and 53.7% (53.7%). • IDF seemed to be the most appropriate criteria to define Metabolic Syndrome in this study.

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Published in:Journal of nutrition & intermediary metabolism 2018-06, Vol.12, p.14-19
Main Authors: Mialich, Mirele Savegnago, Silva, Bruna Ramos, Cruz, Lóris Aparecida Prado da, Almeida, Ana Maria de, Gozzo, Thais de Oliveira, Jordao, Alceu Afonso
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Language:English
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Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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Summary:Highlights • High prevalence of excess weight (53,3% and 70,2%) among adult and elderly women with breast cancer. • Metabolic Syndrome was detected in 34.3% (WHO), 62.7% (IDF) and 53.7% (53.7%). • IDF seemed to be the most appropriate criteria to define Metabolic Syndrome in this study.
ISSN:2352-3859
2352-3859
DOI:10.1016/j.jnim.2018.05.004