MUSCLE DEPLETED OBESITY IN INDIVIDUALS SCREENED FOR COLORECTAL CÂNCER.

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most incident cancer in the world and the second leading cause of cancer death. Significant decreases in incidence and mortality can be achieved by reducing risk factors and adhering to healthy lifestyle recommendations, as well as screening for the disease.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical nutritional profile of individuals at medium risk screened for CRC residing in the city of Piranhas/Alagoas.