Análise dos hábitos alimentares de escolares e prática alimentar preventiva em uma instituição pública do DF

Abstract

A healthy diet during childhood is essential to allow normal growth and development as well as to prevent a series of health problems linked to eating habits. The purpose of this study was to analyze eating and behavoral habits of students in the 4th year of primary education in a public school education in the Federal District. The studied group consisted of a sample of 47 students. For the study, it was used two tools: a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and a workshop to raise awareness of nutritional education with creative motivational techniques to encourage healthy eating habits, rather than formulating prohibitions. Food intake was compared with the Food Guide Pyramid recommendations adapted by Philippi et al, 1999. In general, the analysis based on frequency of consumption showed excessive consumption of fats and sugars and low intake for the group of fruits and vegetables. The practical activities undertaken in the workshop of nutritional education was very positive, showing that the school is an environment favorable to formation of values. If carried out continuously contribute to the improvement of quality of life, preventing it from installing in the future chronic diseases related to food.