Level of self-esteem, physical activity, and nutrition in women who perform work.

To compare the level of self-esteem, physical activity, and nutrition in university women who perform or do not perform a work activity. This is a descriptive study, which was carried out with 100 women aged 20 to 30, students at a private higher education institution. Questionnaires were applied with data on lifestyle, socioeconomic, physical activity, food consumption, and selfesteem. Of the total evaluated, 46 do not perform work activities. The predominant class of participants were B2 and C1, with the majority being classified as very active and active. An average self-esteem of 10.49±5.01 was found, with no difference between the groups (p=0.425). It was also observed that the majority eat their meals while watching TV, on the computer, and/or cell phone, in addition to showing a high prevalence of consumption of sweetened drinks and sweets. It is concluded that the level of self-esteem was considered "satisfactory" among university women, with no difference between eating habits and level of physical activity according to the group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]