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The aim of this study was to analyze the lifestyle and the anthropometry of elderly project Generation 60+ Sacramento-MG. Participated 20 elderly women engaged in physical activity with a mean age of 68±9 years. Through questionnaire were collected demographic data, history, and family history of diseases, clinical symptoms, lifestyle and knowledge about physical activity, type and frequency of activities. On the collected anthropometric variables were body mass index (BMI) and Waist Hip Ratio (WHR). The descriptive statistics for data analysis. It was observed that 55% of older were married, 85% retired and 75% had low level of education. The older history of chronic degenerative were 50% mothers diseases and 30% fathers diseases. The participants showed symptoms of an illness and 85% regularly visited the doctor and used drugs. Elderly women were non-smokers and 85% did not consume alcohol. They performed the main meals and 25% were diet. Observed prevalence (70%) for the practice of physical activity more than three times weekly for 1 hour. Reported not knowing the difference between physical activity and exercise, but acknowledged their importance for health, 85% were influenced by health professionals to perform physical activities. Most older had BMI above the reference values and all were with WHR above normal. While most preventive and demonstrate healthy behaviors, their anthropometric indicators reflected health risk. There is a need for more effective action on the project and health education strategies especially for people with low education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]