Impairments, health conditions and health risk behaviors: occurrence and associations, in the National Health Survey, Brazil, 2019.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze association of visual, hearing, mental/intellectual, physical and multiple impairments with health conditions and health risk behaviors in Brazil. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study, using data from the 2019 National Health Survey; associations between impairments and presence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), high cholesterol, alcohol abuse and smoking were estimated using logistic regression, thus obtaining the odds ratios (OR). RESULTS: Impairment was reported by 7.6% of the 90,846 participants. Having a impairment was associated with greater odds of reporting chronic conditions, especially CVD (OR = 2.11; 95%CI 1.76;2.54) and DM (OR = 1.78; 95%CI 1.56;2.02 ); visual impairment was associated with greater odds of smoking (OR = 1.52; 95%CI 1.28;1.81); mental/intellectual impairment was inversely related to smoking (OR = 0.45; 95%CI 0.30;0.67) and alcohol abuse (OR = 0.13; 95%CI 0.06;0.26). CONCLUSION: Having any of the impairments studied may be associated with greater odds of having chronic health conditions. MAIN RESULTS: Positive association was identified between having one or more impairments, and health conditions and health risk behaviors. The higher the prevalence of mental/intellectual, physical and multiple impairments, the lower alcohol abuse and smoking. IMPLICATIONS FOR SERVICES: As this population is vulnerable to chronic health conditions, health services need strategies to reduce barriers to access, as well as health promotion actions, such as health education, adapted for people with impairments. PERSPECTIVES: Topics for future studies, examining the inverse relationship between impairments and alcohol abuse and smoking, in addition to acting on the causal chain, so as to prevent health conditions and health risk behaviors.

Untangle the relationship of muscle mass and bone mineral content on handgrip strength: Results of ELSA-Brasil.

The study aims to investigate the independent association of muscle mass (MM) and bone mineral content (BMC) in the performance of the handgrip strength (HGS) test and whether there is effect modification by sex and age. In 12,491 participants from the ELSA-Brasil we estimated the associations between MM, BMC and HGS using linear regression models. All the analyses were performed for total population, also stratified for sex and age. For total population an interaction term was included between each explanatory variable of interest with sex and age to verify the presence of effect modification. We observed that the higher quintiles of MM and BMC were associated to an increasing in the mean of HGS compared to the first quintile, with greater magnitudes in men compared to women, also adults compared to elderly. When we estimated the independent effect of each exposure of interest, MM showed stronger effect in HGS in women, men and adults then BMC. In conclusion, we observed that higher amounts of MM and BMC are associated with higher HGS, regardless of sociodemographic characteristics, health conditions and lifestyle, with this effect being greater in men and adults.

Untangle the relationship of muscle mass and bone mineral content on handgrip strength: Results of ELSA-Brasil / Desvendando a relação entre massa muscular e conteúdo mineral ósseo na força de preensão palmar: Resultados do ELSA-Brasil

Abstract The study aims to investigate the independent association of muscle mass (MM) and bone mineral content (BMC) in the performance of the handgrip strength (HGS) test and whether there is effect modification by sex and age. In 12,491 participants from the ELSA-Brasil we estimated the associations between MM, BMC and HGS using linear regression models. All the analyses were performed for total population, also stratified for sex and age. For total population an interaction term was included between each explanatory variable of interest with sex and age to verify the presence of effect modification. We observed that the higher quintiles of MM and BMC were associated to an increasing in the mean of HGS compared to the first quintile, with greater magnitudes in men compared to women, also adults compared to elderly. When we estimated the independent effect of each exposure of interest, MM showed stronger effect in HGS in women, men and adults then BMC. In conclusion, we observed that higher amounts of MM and BMC are associated with higher HGS, regardless of sociodemographic characteristics, health conditions and lifestyle, with this effect being greater in men and adults.

Resumo O estudo tem como objetivo investigar a associação independente da massa muscular (MM) e conteúdo mineral ósseo (CMO) na realização do teste de força de preensão manual (FPM) e se há modificação do efeito por sexo e idade. Em 12.491 participantes do ELSA-Brasil estimamos as associações entre MM, CMO e FPM usando modelos de regressão linear. Todas as análises foram realizadas para a população total, também estratificada por sexo e idade. Para a população total foi incluído um termo de interação entre cada variável explicativa de interesse com sexo e idade para verificar a presença de modificação de efeito. Observamos que os maiores quintis de MM e BMC estiveram associados a um aumento na média da FPM em relação ao primeiro quintil, com maiores magnitudes em homens em relação a mulheres, também em adultos em relação a idosos. Quando estimamos o efeito independente de cada exposição de interesse, MM mostrou efeito mais forte na FPM em mulheres, homens e adultos do que BMC. Em conclusão, observamos que maiores quantidades de MM e BMC estão associadas a maior FPM, independentemente das características sociodemográficas, condições de saúde e estilo de vida, sendo esse efeito maior em homens e adultos.

Impairments, health conditions and health risk behaviors: occurrence and associations, in the National Health Survey, Brazil, 2019 / Discapacidades, condiciones de salud y conductas de riesgo para la salud: ocurrencia y asociaciones, en la Encuesta Nacional de Salud, Brasil, 2019 / Deficiências, condições de saúde e comportamentos de risco à saúde: ocorrência e associações, na Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde, Brasil, 2019

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze association of visual, hearing, mental/intellectual, physical and multiple impairments with health conditions and health risk behaviors in Brazil. Methods This was a cross-sectional study, using data from the 2019 National Health Survey; associations between impairments and presence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), high cholesterol, alcohol abuse and smoking were estimated using logistic regression, thus obtaining the odds ratios (OR). Results Impairment was reported by 7.6% of the 90,846 participants. Having a impairment was associated with greater odds of reporting chronic conditions, especially CVD (OR = 2.11; 95%CI 1.76;2.54) and DM (OR = 1.78; 95%CI 1.56;2.02 ); visual impairment was associated with greater odds of smoking (OR = 1.52; 95%CI 1.28;1.81); mental/intellectual impairment was inversely related to smoking (OR = 0.45; 95%CI 0.30;0.67) and alcohol abuse (OR = 0.13; 95%CI 0.06;0.26). Conclusion Having any of the impairments studied may be associated with greater odds of having chronic health conditions.

RESUMEN Objetivo Analizar la asociación entre discapacidad visual, auditiva, mental/intelectual, física y discapacidad múltiple con condiciones y conductas de riesgo para la salud en Brasil. Métodos Estudio transversal utilizando datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud de 2019; se estimaron, mediante regresión logística, las asociaciones entre discapacidad con la presencia de enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV), hipertensión, diabetes, colesterol alto, consumo de alcohol y tabaquismo, obtención del odds ratio (OR). Resultados De los 90.846 participantes, el 7,6% refirió discapacidad. Tener una discapacidad se asoció con una mayor probabilidad de reportar enfermedades crónicas, especialmente ECV (OR = 2,11; IC95% 1,76;2,54) y diabetes (OR = 1,78; IC95% 1,56;2,02); la discapacidad visual se asoció con una mayor probabilidad de fumar (OR = 1,52; IC95% 1,28;1,81); la discapacidad mental/intelectual mostró una relación inversa con el tabaquismo (OR = 0,45; IC95% 0,30;0,67) y el consumo de alcohol (OR = 0,13; IC95% 0,06;0,26). Conclusión Se observó que tener alguna de las discapacidades estudiadas puede estar asociado con mayores posibilidades de tener condiciones crónicas de salud.

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar a associação de deficiências visual, auditiva, mental/intelectual, física e deficiência múltipla com as condições e comportamentos de risco à saúde no Brasil. Métodos Estudo transversal, utilizando-se dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde de 2019; associações entre deficiências e presença de doença cardiovascular (DCV), hipertensão arterial, diabetes mellitus (DM), colesterol alto, consumo abusivo de álcool e tabagismo foram estimados por regressão logística, obtendo-se a razão de chances (RC). Resultados Dos 90.846 participantes, 7,6% reportaram deficiência. Ter deficiência associou-se a maiores chances de relatar condições crônicas, especialmente DCV (RC = 2,11; IC95% 1,76;2,54) e DM (RC = 1,78; IC95% 1,56;2,02); deficiência visual associou-se a maior chance de tabagismo (RC = 1,52; IC95% 1,28;1,81); deficiência mental/intelectual apresentou relação inversa com tabagismo (RC = 0,45; IC95% 0,30;0,67) e consumo abusivo de álcool (RC = 0,13; IC95% 0,06;0,26). Conclusão Apresentar alguma das deficiências estudadas pode-se associar a maiores chances de ter condições crônicas de saúde.

Birth weight is related with bone mineral content in adulthood: results of ELSA-Brasil.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between birth weight and bone mineral content (BMC), and whether this relationship differs between men and women. METHODS: A total of 10,159 participants from the ELSA-Brasil cohort were eligible for this analysis. The outcome was the z-score of the ratio BMC (kg)/height (m). The exposure was the low birth weight (< 2.5kg). The magnitude of the associations was estimated by mean differences and their respective 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) using linear regression. All analyses were presented for the total population and stratified by sex. RESULTS: Most were women (54.98%), and the mean age was 52.72 years (SD ± 6.6). In the crude model, we observed that low birth weight was associated with a lower mean BMC/height z-score, compared to adequate birth weight (mean difference: -0.30; 95%CI: -0.39 to -0.21), and this effect was stronger in men (mean difference: -0.43; 95%CI: -0.56 to -0.30) than in women (mean difference: -0.31; 95%CI: -0.44 to -0.19). After adjusting for age, sex per total population, race/skin color, maternal education, individual education, and current weight, there was a considerable reduction in the magnitude of the association (total population: -0.10; 95%CI: -0.14 to -0.06; men: -0.13; 95%CI: -0.21 to -0.06; women: -0.13; 95%CI: -0.21 to -0.05). CONCLUSION: Low birth weight is related to BMC/height z-score in both sexes with no indication of differences by sex. The magnitude of the associations was attenuated after adjustment for the current weight.

Birth weight is related with bone mineral content in adulthood: results of ELSA-Brasil

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between birth weight and bone mineral content (BMC), and whether this relationship differs between men and women. METHODS A total of 10,159 participants from the ELSA-Brasil cohort were eligible for this analysis. The outcome was the z-score of the ratio BMC (kg)/height (m). The exposure was the low birth weight (< 2.5kg). The magnitude of the associations was estimated by mean differences and their respective 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) using linear regression. All analyses were presented for the total population and stratified by sex. RESULTS Most were women (54.98%), and the mean age was 52.72 years (SD ± 6.6). In the crude model, we observed that low birth weight was associated with a lower mean BMC/height z-score, compared to adequate birth weight (mean difference: −0.30; 95%CI: −0.39 to −0.21), and this effect was stronger in men (mean difference: −0.43; 95%CI: −0.56 to −0.30) than in women (mean difference: −0.31; 95%CI: −0.44 to −0.19). After adjusting for age, sex per total population, race/skin color, maternal education, individual education, and current weight, there was a considerable reduction in the magnitude of the association (total population: −0.10; 95%CI: −0.14 to −0.06; men: −0.13; 95%CI: −0.21 to −0.06; women: −0.13; 95%CI: −0.21 to −0.05). CONCLUSION Low birth weight is related to BMC/height z-score in both sexes with no indication of differences by sex. The magnitude of the associations was attenuated after adjustment for the current weight.

Exposure to Chemical and Biological Agents at Work and Cardiovascular Disease in Brazil: A Population-Based Study.

OBJECTIVE: Investigating the relationship between exposure to chemical and biological agents at work and the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases in a Brazilian national health survey. METHODS: A cross-sectional study using the database of 36.442 participants from the Brazilian National Health Survey. Logistic Regression analysis was performed for multivariable models. RESULTS: After adjustments for key confounders, we observed that those individuals exposed to chemical agents and biological materials at work had 62% (95% CI: 1.20; 2.20) and 66% (95% CI: 1.03; 2.65), respectively, higher odds of having cardiovascular disease compared to employed individuals who did not report exposure to biological materials/chemical agents at work. CONCLUSION: This study draws attention to the role of chemical and biological risks in the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. In this sense, it is necessary developing systematic and intersectoral actions for Workers' Health Surveillance to promote health and prevent chronic non-communicable diseases.

Estado nutricional e qualidade de vida de pacientes em tratamento crônico de hemodiálise em lista de espera de um centro de transplante renal em Fortaleza, Ceará / Nutritional status and quality of life in patients under chronic hemodialysis on a waiting list from a kidney transplantation center in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

Objetivo: Investigar a associação entre o estado nutricional e a qualidade de vida de pacientes dialíticos em lista de espera para Transplante Renal (TxR) de um centro de transplante em Fortaleza, Ceará. Métodos: Estudo caráter transversal analítico, realizado entre agosto a outubro de 2018, no qual foram avaliados o estado nutricional (EN) e a qualidade de vida (QV), utilizando a versão brasileira do questionário SF-36, em 52 pacientes de um centro de TxR de um hospital universitário da rede pública de saúde. Resultados: Observou-se que a maioria dos pacientes eram eutróficos de acordo com os parâmetros índice de massa corporal (59,6%), circunferência do braço (48,1%) e circunferência muscular do braço (75,0%); no entanto, de acordo com prega cutânea triciptal, 59,6% da amostra encontrava-se desnutrida. Com relação às dimensões de QV, verificou-se que os "Aspectos Físicos" e "Estado Geral de Saúde" tiveram os piores escores, mas apresentaram associação significativa com o sexo feminino (p=0,046) e com o IMC (p=0,010), respectivamente. Já a dimensão "Capacidade Funcional" apresentou associação significativa com a população masculina (p=0,045). Conclusão: Observou-se comprometimento em algumas das dimensões de QV, as quais sugeriram guardar relação com o sexo e o EN. Assim, ressalta-se a importância da realização periódica do diagnóstico nutricional e da avaliação da QV, visto que os pacientes renais dialíticos listados merecem atenção especial, pois apresentam diversas fragilidades físicas, sociais e emocionais, que podem comprometer aspectos importantes no EN e na QV durante o cuidado antes e após o TXR e impactar no tratamento da doença. (AU)

Objective: To investigate the association between nutritional status and quality of life in patients under hemodialysis from a kidney transplantation center in Fortaleza, Ceará waiting for kidney transplantation. Methods: Cross-sectional analytical study carried out from August to October 2018, in which the patients' nutritional status and quality of life were evaluated using the Brazilian version of the SF-36 questionnaire. A total of 52 patients from a kidney transplantation center belonging to a public university hospital participated. Results: It was observed that most patients were eutrophic according to the body mass index (59.6%), arm circumference (48.1%), and arm muscle circumference (75.0%) parameters; however, based on the tricipital skin-fold measurement, 59.6% of the sample was malnourished. Regarding the quality of life dimensions, the "physical role functioning" and "general health perceptions" had the worst scores, but a significant association with female gender (p = 0.046) and body mass index (p=0.010), respectively. The "physical functioning" dimension, on the other hand, was significantly associated with male gender (p=0.045). Conclusion: Compromise was observed in some quality of life dimensions, and the findings suggest a relationship between quality of life and sex and nutritional status. Patients under hemodialysis deserve special attention as they present several physical, social, and emotional weaknesses that can compromise important nutritional aspects and quality of life before and after transplantation, affecting the treatment of the disease. Thus, the importance of periodic nutritional diagnosis and quality of life assessment is emphasized. (AU)

Estado Nutricional e indicadores de qualidade em terapia nutricional de pacientes hematológicos internados em Hospital Público Universitário do Brasil / Nutritional status ans quality indicators in nutritional therapy of hematological patients hospitalized in Public University Hospital of Brazil

Objetivo: Avaliar o estado nutricional e a prevalência de adequação dos indicadores de qualidade em terapia nutricional (IQTNs) de pacientes hospitalizados na unidade de hematologia. Métodos: Estudo de caráter transversal, retrospectivo e descritivo, realizado no período fevereiro a maio de 2017, no qual foi avaliado o estado nutricional e os IQTNs (1- realização de triagem nutricional até 48 horas de internação, 2- medida de Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC), 3- catabolismo proteico pela circunferência do braço) de 133 pacientes internados na unidade de hematologia do Hospital Universitário da rede pública de saúde em Fortaleza, por meio de informações contidas no banco de dados dos serviços de nutrição. Resultados: A amostra predominante era do sexo feminino (60,9%). A idade média geral foi em torno de 45±16,0 anos. Observou-se que a maioria dos pacientes avaliados foram classificados como eutróficos pelo IMC (41,6%) e circunferência do braço (43,6%); no entanto, de acordo com a triagem nutricional, a maioria dos pacientes internados encontrava- se em risco nutricional (55,3%). Com relação aos IQTNs, observou-se conformidade no indicador 1 e não conformidade nos indicadores 2 e 3. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a maioria dos pacientes eram eutróficos; no entanto, apresentavam risco nutricional. Além disso, O IMC foi o único indicador de qualidade que atingiu a meta proposta. Sendo assim, ressalta-se a importância da avaliação periódica dos outros IQTNs do serviço de nutrição, visto que os pacientes hematológicos merecem atenção especial por apresentarem elevado risco nutricional e necessitarem de cuidados rigorosos

Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status and the adequacy prevalence of quality indicators for nutrition therapy (QINTs) of hospitalized patients in the hematology unit. Methods: A cross-sectional, retrospective and descriptive study was carried out between February and May 2017, in which nutritional status and QINTs were evaluated (1- nutritional screening up to 48 hours of hospitalization, 2- body mass index (BMI), 3- protein catabolism by arm circumference) of 133 patients hospitalized at the University Hospital of the public health service in Fortaleza, through information contained in the database of the nutrition services. Results: The predominant sample was female (60.9%). Overall mean age was around 45 ± 16.0 years. It was observed that the majority of the evaluated patients were classified as eutrophic based on BMI (41.6%) and arm circumference (43.6%); however, according to nutritional screening, most hospitalized patients were at nutritional risk (55.3%). With regard to QINTs, compliance with indicator 1 and nonconformity in indicators 2 and 3 were observed. Conclusions: It is concluded that the majority of patients were eutrophic; however, presented nutritional risk. The BMI was the only quality indicator that met the proposed goal. Therefore, the importance of periodic evaluation of other indicators of quality of nutrition service is emphasized, since hematological patients deserve special attention because they present high nutritional risk and require rigorous care

Objetivo: Evaluar el estado nutricional y la prevalencia de adecuación de los indicadores de calidad en terapia nutricional (IQTNs) de pacientes hospitalizados en la unidad de hematología. Método: El estudio de carácter transversal, retrospectivo y descriptivo, realizado en el período febrero a mayo de 2017, en el cual se evaluó el estado nutricional y los IQTNs (1- realización de clasificación nutricional hasta 48 horas de internación, 2- medida de Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC), 3- catabolismo proteico por la circunferencia del brazo) de 133 pacientes internados en la unidad de hematología del Hospital Universitario de la red pública de salud en Fortaleza, por medio de informaciones contenidas en el banco de datos de los servicios de nutrición. Resultados: La muestra predominante era del sexo femenino (60,9%). La edad media general fue de alrededor de 45 ± 16,0 años. Se observó que la mayoría de los pacientes evaluados fueron clasificados como eutróficos por el IMC (41,6%) y circunferencia del brazo (43,6%); sin embargo, de acuerdo con la clasificación nutricional, la mayoría de los pacientes internados se encontraba en riesgo nutricional (55,3%). Con respecto a los IQTNs, se observó conformidad en el indicador 1 y no conformidad en los indicadores 2 y 3. Conclusiones: Se concluye que la mayoría de los pacientes eran eutróficos; sin embargo, presentaban riesgo nutricional. Además, el IMC fue el único indicador de calidad que alcanzó la meta propuesta. Por lo tanto, se resalta la importancia de la evaluación periódica de los otros IQTNs del servicio de nutrición, ya que los pacientes hematológicos merecen atención especial por presentar un alto riesgo nutricional y necesitan cuidados rigurosos

Análise vetorial de bioimpedância elétrica: uma comparação entre sobreviventes de câncer de mama e mulheres saudáveis / Bioelectrical impedance vectorial analysis: a comparison between breast cancer survivors and healthy women

Objetivo: Comparar a composição corporal de sobreviventes de câncer de mama e mulheres saudáveis atendidas em centros de referência em oncologia da cidade de Fortaleza por meio da análise vetorial da bioimpedância elétrica. Métodos: A amostra foi de conveniência, utilizando dados secundários de uma pesquisa desenvolvida no período de 2008 a 2010 referentes a 48 pacientes que realizaram bioimpedância elétrica, sendo 18 sobreviventes da doença e 30 sem o diagnóstico de câncer de mama. As variáveis analisadas foram demográficas, clínicas, história reprodutiva, estilo de vida, antropométricas e composição corporal. A análise da composição corporal foi feita através da análise vetorial de bioimpedância, por meio da plotagem dos dados de resistência e reatância, que foram expressos em R/altura e Xc/altura, em software específico. Resultados: Observou-se que o grupo controle apresentou maiores valores de resistência e reatância, indicando maior quantidade de células intactas e de massa celular corporal. Conclusão: O estudo mostrou diferenças na composição corporal de mulheres sobreviventes ao câncer de mama quando comparadas a mulheres saudáveis. Esses achados podem orientar possíveis intervenções clínicas (AU)

Objective: To compare the body composition of breast cancer survivors and healthy women attended in reference centers for oncology in the city of Fortaleza through vector analysis of bioelectrical impedance. Methods: The sample is of convenience, using secondary data from a survey conducted between 2008 and 2010 related to 48 patients who underwent bioelectrical impedance analysis, resulting 18 survivors of the disease and 30 without a diagnosis of breast cancer. The variables analyzed included demographic, clinical, reproductive history, lifestyle, anthropometric and body composition. Data analysis was performed using the bioimpedance vector analysis through the data plot of resistance and reactance, which are expressed as R/height and Xc/height, using a specific software. Results: It was observed that the control group showed higher values of resistance and reactance, indicating greater amount of intact cells and body cell mass. Conclusion: The study showed differences in the body composition of women survivors of breast cancer compared to healthy women. These findings may guide possible clinical interventions (AU)

Concordância entre métodos de estimativa de gasto energético basal em portadores de câncer de próstata: relação com o excesso ponderal / Concordance between basal energy expenditure estimation methods in patients with prostate cancer: relationship with the excess weight

Introdução: A desnutrição pode acometer de 45 a 60% dos pacientes com câncer de próstata o que torna fundamental estimar corretamente o Gasto Energético Basal (GEB) a fim de propiciar o atendimento mais apropriado das necessidades nutricionais dos mesmos. O método para estimativa do GEB considerado padrão-ouro é a Calorimetria Indireta (CI), mas por suas limitações de ordem operacional e financeira, a impedância bioelétrica (BIA) e as fórmulas preditivas são os métodos mais usados, embora estas possam apresentar limitações quanto à confiabilidade. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar estimativas de GEB obtidas por meio de fórmulas e BIA em um grupo de portadores de câncer de próstata. Métodos: Analisou-se 50 pacientes portadores de câncer de próstata. O GEB foi estimado por bioimpedância elétrica (GEBm) e calculado a partir da aplicação da fórmula constante na Dietary Reference Intake (GEBc). A análise estatística foi efetuada através do teste t de Student para comparação de médias, da Correlação de Pearson e do modelo Bland-Altman para análise de concordância, adotando-se p < 0,05 como nível de significância. Resultados: Houve diferença significante nas médias entre GEBc e GEBm, independente do estado nutricional, com melhor correlação e concordância nos indivíduos sem excesso ponderal. Conclusão: Verifica-se a importância da utilização de fórmulas de predição que levem em consideração o estado nutricional dos pacientes. Assim, são necessários maiores estudos a fim de se determinar o melhor método de estimativa do GEB, para que seja ofertado o correto aporte nutricional a estes pacientes (AU)

Introduction: The mal nutrition can affect 45 to 60% of patients with prostate cancer becoming essential to estimate correctly the Basal Energy Expenditure (BEE) with the objective of propitiate the most appropriate attendance for their nutritional needs. The method to estimate the BEE considered gold standard is the indirect calorimetry, but for his limitations operational and financial, the bioelectrical impedance (BIA) and the predictive formulations are the most used methods, although these methods can present limitations in relation their reliability. Objective: The objective of this study was to compare estimates of BEE obtained by means of formulations and BIA in a groupe of patients with prostate cancer. The BEE was estimated by bioelectrical impedance (BEEm) and calculated from the application of constant formulation in the Dietary Reference Intake (BEEc). The statistical analysis was made through Student t test to comparison of averages, of Pearson correlation and the model Bland-Altman to analysis of agreement, adopting p< 0,05 as significance level. Results: There was significant difference in the averages between GEBc and GEBm, independent of nutritional status, with best correlation and agreement in the individuals without weight excess. Conclusion: It can be observed the importance of the use of prediction formulations that consider the nutritional status of patients. Thus, are necessary studies to determinate the best estimate method of BEE, to be offer the correct nutritional intake for these patients (AU)