Nutrition Education Activity Research Articles

Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Risk of Overweight or Obesity in Chinese Adults: Chinese Food Consumption Survey 2017-2020.

Overweight and obesity have increased rapidly in the past few decades in China, and less research has focused on the association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and overweight or obesity in Chinese adults. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship of UPF consumption with the risk of overweight or obesity in Chinese adults. Residents aged 18 years and above who participated in the nationally representative survey Chinese Food Consumption Survey in 2017-2020 were included in this study. Dietary intake data were collected via non-consecutive three-day 24 h dietary recalls and weighing household foods and condiments. According to the NOVA food classification system, UPFs were classified depending on the purpose and extent of food processing. Multiple logistic regression and multivariate-adjusted restricted cubic spline (RCS) regressions were performed to estimate the association between UPF consumption (categorized into quartiles: quartile 1 (Q1), quartile 2 (Q2), quartile 3 (Q3), and quartile 4 (Q4)) and risk of overweight or obesity. A total of 38,658 adults aged 18 years and above participated in the present study. The prevalence of overweight and obesity in adults was 33.0% (95% CI: 32.91-33.10) and 9.6% (95% CI 9.55-9.67), respectively. After a multivariable adjustment, the risk of overweight or obesity was increased by 10% in Q3 (OR: 1.10, 95% CI: 1.04-1.17) compared to Q1 as a reference. Women (OR: 1.10, 95% CI: 1.01-1.20) and adults living in small and medium-sized cities (OR: 1.13, 95% CI: 1.01-1.26) with higher UPF consumption had higher odds of overweight or obesity. Nevertheless, the effect of higher UPF consumption on the risk of overweight or obesity was relatively weak for overall adults in China. The top three categories of subgroups consumption of UPFs were 1: sugar-sweetened beverages; 2: sauces, cheeses, spreads, and gravies; and 3: ultra-processed breads and breakfast cereals. These findings provide evidence that higher UPF consumption was positively associated with overweight or obesity, which was defined based on Chinese criteria among women and adults living in small and medium-sized cities in China. Further studies, such as intervention trials, are needed to identify the mechanism of correlation between the consumption of UPFs and health-related outcomes in Chinese adults. From a public health perspective, with the prevalence of overweight and obesity growing and the increase in UPF consumption in Chinese adults, it is necessary to promote healthy food intake and a balanced diet through active nutritional education actions for overweight and obesity prevention and control.

Australian dietitians' confidence in their knowledge and skills working with older adults in aged care: A national survey.

This study aimed to describe dietitians' confidence in their knowledge and skills working with older adults in residential aged care facilities or home care services. A novel, quantitative online survey was distributed to aged care dietitians. Activities, knowledge, and skills areas outlined by the Dietitians Australia 'Older Persons and Aged Care Dietitian Role Statement' were included in the 23-item survey. Likert scales captured participant responses. Median responses (n, %) are presented. Associations between participants' confidence in their knowledge and skills and years of experience working in aged care were explored using Pearson's chi-squared tests. Dietitians completed the survey (N = 125; age: 40 ± 13 years [mean ± SD]; 97.6% female). Dietitians reported they "always" worked collaboratively (n = 65%, 52%) and 'often' prescribed supplements (n = 52%, 41.6%) and utilised a food-first approach (n = 36%, 28.8%). Dietitians 'sometimes' conducted malnutrition screening (n = 28%, 22.4%), audits (n = 36%, 28.8%), nutrition education (n = 53%, 42.4%) and quality improvement activities (n = 28%, 22.4%). Dietitians 'rarely' utilised food service/standards (n = 38%, 30.4%) and nutrition/hydration procedures (n = 35%, 28.0%). Dietitians with ≥6 years of experience were more confident than dietitians with 0-5 years in providing support programs (p = 0.003), utilising healthcare policies (p = 0.013), interpreting quality assessment (p = 0.014) and communication skills (p = 0.047). Dietitians felt 'completely' or 'fairly' confident in all knowledge and skill areas, except for government and community support programs (n = 38%, 30.4%) rated 'somewhat' confident. Aged care dietitians are confident in most aspects of their role but have opportunities to be better supported. Developing the confidence of higher-level systems and communication in early career dietitians is warranted.

Effectiveness of a school-based obesity prevention program on the BMI Z-score and body fat at 6 months in Mexican children: study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial

School-based obesity prevention programs show positive effects on obesity and lifestyle parameters. However, the most efficient way of implementing them is unknown. In Mexico, available studies present methodological limitations. The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a school-based obesity prevention program 1) implemented by advanced undergraduate nutrition and physical activity students, and 2) the same program implemented by schoolteachers and advanced undergraduate physical activity students, each compared to a control group of Mexican children. This study is a cluster randomized controlled trial. Children from several schools in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico will be invited to participate. The schools will be randomly assigned to one option: 1) the Planet Nutrition Program (PNP) delivered by advanced undergraduate nutrition and physical activity students, 2) PNP by schoolteachers, or 3) a control group. The intervention will consist of nutritional education and physical activity sessions for children and nutrition information for parents. The BMI Z-score, body fat, and lifestyle parameters will be evaluated at baseline and at 6 months. If successful, we expect that the program turns out a model for obesity prevention in this age group, with a potential for dissemination in Mexican schools.

Developing a Healthy Lifestyle Program for Recent Kidney Transplant Recipients.

Many kidney transplant recipients experience weight gain in the first year after transplantation. The objective of this research study was to assess the desires of recent kidney transplant patients about the design features of a healthy lifestyle program to counter unnecessary weight gain. In this descriptive study, recent recipients at 2 transplant centers were invited to participate in an online survey. Survey items included sociodemographic information, current medications, health conditions, weight change posttransplant, diet behaviors, physical activity participation, and desired features of a lifestyle program. Fifty-three participants, mean age 60.5 (11.2) years, primarily males, completed surveys. Forty percent gained weight posttransplantation with many indicating struggling with their diet. Physical activity levels stayed the same (17%) or decreased (40%) posttransplantation. Eighty-seven percent of participants indicated they would participate in an online lifestyle program and 76% wanted online physical activity and nutrition sessions to meet at least once weekly. Suggestions about the type of information and activities, included eating strategies (eg, how to eat healthfully at restaurants, grocery shopping tips, and recipes), resources for at-home physical activities, access to cooking classes, and apps to track both activity and food intake. Recent kidney transplant recipients would benefit from and desired to join a lifestyle program featuring tailored nutrition education and physical activity coaching. Gathered information will be used to inform and tailor a lifestyle program. Identifying features for the prevention of unnecessary weight gain with patients' input is essential for promoting and sustaining healthy behaviors.

SOSIALISASI HIDUP SEHAT SEJAK DINI : EDUKASI ISI PIRINGKU BAGI SISWA KELAS V SD YAYASAN PRAYOGA PADANG

Many children or adolescents still suffer from imbalances in nutritional intake. The Indonesian government, in particular, has created an educational program, "Isi Piringku", to restore the Indonesian people's nutritional intake. One form of government effort is the existence of teaching materials about healthy food for grade 5 elementary school students. This service aims to educate grade 5 elementary school students on "Fill My Plate". The method used in the implementation of this educational service is reflective thinking. The results obtained from this activity were that elementary school students had fairly good basic knowledge regarding healthy types of food but did not know that knowledge was a guideline the government had recommended with the theme of the contents of my plate. Balanced nutrition education activities must be carried out continuously at all levels of society.

The Nutrition Knowledge Level and Influencing Factors among Chinese Women Aged 18-49 Years in 2021: Data from a Nationally Representative Survey.

Women aged 18-49 years are women of childbearing age. Their nutrition knowledge (NK) is not only related to their physical health but also affects the diet quality of the entire family and the health status of the next generation. Studies that assess the NK level of women of childbearing age using representative data in China are lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the NK level of Chinese women aged 18-49 years and explore influencing factors at both the individual and provincial levels. Data were from the Chinese Nutrition and Health Knowledge Survey 2021. A total of 38,065 females aged 18-49 years were included in the analysis. A face-to-face validated standard questionnaire was used to collect NK from respondents. The full score of the questionnaire was 100. Respondents who scored higher than 75 were considered to have NK. The Rao-Scott chi-square test was used to compare the differences in the NK awareness rate between or among the subgroups. A multilevel logistic regression model was used to explore influencing factors at the individual and provincial levels. All analyses accounted for complex sample design including clustering, stratification, and sample weights. The mean score of NK among Chinese women aged 18-49 years was 65.1 ± 11.8, and the awareness rate was 20.9% (95% CI: 19.6-22.3%). Among the five dimensions, the awareness rate of food safety was the highest (74.0%, 95% CI: 72.8-75.3%), and the dietary recommendation was the lowest (16.4%, 95% CI: 15.3-17.5%). The two-level logistic regression model analysis revealed that at the individual level, age, education level, occupation, chronic disease status and residence were the main influencing factors of the NK level. At the provincial level, the region and the female illiteracy rate were associated with the NK level. Dependent children ratio, per capita income, and health expenditure were not significantly associated with the NK level. The model accounted for 58.8% of the variance in the NK level. The NK level of Chinese women aged 18-49 years was low. Knowledge of dietary recommendations was weakest. Both individual and provincial-level factors were associated with the NK level. There is an urgent need to strengthen nutrition education actions for enhancing the NK of reproductive-age women effectively to improve their dietary behaviors.

Sociodemographic factors and screen exposure associated with the consumption of healthy and unhealthy dietary markers in children attended at a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

To evaluate the association between sociodemographic factors and screen exposure during meals with the consumption of dietary markers in children treated at a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro. Cross-sectional study with children of both sexes between 2 and 9 years of age. Food consumption and screen exposure were assessed using specific forms. The socio-demographic data evaluated were age, maternal education, household composition, receipt of government benefits, and household food and nutrition security. The statistical analysis included simple and multivariate logistic regression with a confidence interval of 95%. Among the 129 children evaluated, most of them were of preschool age (57.4%), 71.3% received some type of government benefit, and 69.8% ate meals in front of screens. Among the markers of a healthy diet, beans (86.0%) and fresh fruits (69.8%) were the most consumed, while among the markers of an unhealthy diet, the most common components were sweetened beverages (61.7%) and cookies, candies, or other sweets (54.7%). There was a higher consumption of sweetened beverages among the children whose families received a government benefit (OR 2.63; 95% CI: 1.13-6.13) and who were exposed to a screen during meals (2.27; 95% CI: 1.01-5, 14). This study showed that in view of the high frequency of consumption of unhealthy foods and screen exposure during meals, it is imperative that food and nutrition education actions are taken to promote an adequate and healthy food environment in childhood.

AVALIAÇÃO DO CONHECIMENTO E DO ESTADO NUTRICIONAL DE PACIENTES COM CÂNCER EM UM HOSPITAL PÚBLICO DO INTERIOR PAULISTA

Weight loss in cancer occurs both through disease and treatment. The objective was to evaluate the nutritional knowledge of cancer patients and their nutritional status. This was an observational, descriptive study of 50 cancer patients, over 19 years old, admitted to a public hospital in the interior of São Paulo. Nutritional knowledge, anthropometric profile and weight loss were evaluated. For data analysis, the frequencies, mean and standard deviation of continuous variables were calculated and presented in the form of tables, charts and graphs of sectors. 44% of the patients had severe weight loss before the diagnosis of the disease until the moment of the research and a greater weight loss was evident in those patients who presented medium and low nutritional knowledge. It is necessary to creat nutritional education actions aimed at improving knowledge and eating behavior, in order to clarify doubts and improve their nutritional status.

Peningkatan Pengetahuan tentang Pemilihan Makanan untuk Manajemen Cedera pada Atlet Sepak Bola Junior di PS Sleman Development Center

One of the causes of improper nutritional intake of athletes is that athletes have not received education/knowledge about nutrition in sport performance for athletes. Inadequate nutritional intake of athletes is one of the triggers for fatigue and risk of injury. This activity aims to increase to knowledge and attitudes of athletes regarding proper nutritional intake and proper handling of injuries in athletes. Community service activities are carried outthrough education and simulation of food and drink selection in handling injuries to athletes, as many as 22 PS Sleman Development Center athletes who are members of the U-16 groups on 7 July 2022 at Macanan Squarem Prambanan, Yogyakarta . Community service activities are carried out in several stages in their implementation, starting from preliminaru studies,coordination with coaches, making materials, simulating food dan drink selection in handling athlete’s injuries. The increase in knowledge was measured from the average value of the pretest before being given educational on question number 2, which was 72,64 and after being given education it increased to 81,72. The increase in knowledge was measuredfrom the average value of the pretest before being given educational on question number 5, which was 90,8 and after being given education it increased to 95,34. The maximun posttest score at the end of session after being given education is 80 with a minimum score of 20. Nutrition education activities for athletes are expected to be carried out on an ongoing basisas an effort to assist appropriate nutritional interventions for athletes, especially when athletes experience injuries. Keywords: Knowlegde, Eating Selection, Injury, Football Athletes

Prevalence of Anemia among Adolescent Girls in Rural Area of a District of Maharashtra

Introduction: Nutritional anemia is one of India’s major public health problems. Adolescence is a vulnerable period in the human life cycle for the development of nutritional anemia. Anemia in adolescent girls contributes to maternal and foetal mortality and morbidity in future. Aim and Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls and to study the sociodemographic factors associated with anemia. Method: It was a community based cross sectional study in 10 villages of a district. 420 adolescent girls were interviewed using a predesigned, pretested questionnaire, and their anemic status was assessed by hemoglobin estimation. Results were analyzed by using percentage, proportion and Chi-square test, with the help of Microsoft Excel 2007 and SPSS version 20.0 statistical software. Result: Mean age of the study sample was 14.01 ± 2.57 years. The majority (64.8%) of the girls were Hindu by religion and belonged to a nuclear family (53.6%). 45.2 % were educated up to high school level. Most of the girls belonged to socioeconomic class IV (46.0%). The prevalence of anemia in this study was found to be 65.7%. The prevalence of mild and moderate anemia among study participants was 32.6 and 29.8%, respectively. A statistically significant association was found between the prevalence of anemia with age group, educational status of both father and mother, and status of attainment of menarche (p<0.05). Conclusion and Recommendation: The prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls was very high; therefore, attempts must be made to sensitize adolescents and their parents through health and nutrition education, information, education, and communication (IEC), and appropriate behavioral change communication (BCC) activities.

NUTRITION EDUCATION AND HEALTH SERVICES IN YOUTH ANEMIA PREVENTION AT SMA NEGERI 11 PALEMBANG

Adolescence (10-18 years) is a period of nutritional vulnerability due to various reasons. Some research data shows that there are still nutritional problems in adolescents in Indonesia, especially the problem of nutritional anemia. The results of the 2018 Riskesdas research state that the cause of the high prevalence of nutritional anemia in adolescent girls is that they tend to go on a diet so that they can reduce their intake of nutrients, including iron. In addition, the existence of a monthly menstrual cycle is one of the factors that cause young women to be susceptible to iron deficiency anemia. Based on this, community service activities were carried out in the form of nutrition education activities (counseling) and health services in preventing anemia in adolescent girls at SMA Negeri 11 Palembang. This community service is carried out in 2 stages of activities, namely nutrition education in the form of counseling, as well as conducting health service activities in the form of screening by capturing students who have less or more nutritional status and students with indications of anemia. From anthropometric measurements, we get Most of the 60% of students with normal nutritional status for very thin and thin nutritional status were 16.7% and 3.3%, while those with nutritional status were fat and very fat as much as 6.7% and 13.3%, respectively. The results of the Hb examination showed that most of the students (66.7%) did not have anemia (Normal Hb), there were (20.%) students with moderate anemia status, and (13.3%) with mild anemia status. An increase in students' knowledge of 18.17 points after the post-test. In addition, this community service activity is expected to increase knowledge of nutrition and health, especially regarding anemia in adolescents and how to treat it.

Association between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Metabolic Syndrome among Adults in China-Results from the China Health and Nutrition Survey.

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing and the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and MetS remains uncertain in Chinese adults. This study aimed to examine the longitudinal association of UPF consumption with the risk of MetS and its components in Chinese adults. Adults aged 18 years and above who participated in at least two waves of the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) in 2009, 2015, and 2018 were included in this analysis. Dietary intake data were collected by three consecutive 24 h dietary recalls and weighing household foods and condiments. Depending on the purpose and extent of food processing, UPFs were classified using the NOVA food classification system. A multivariate Cox proportional risk model was used to explore the association between UPF consumption (grouped by quartile: quartile 1 (Q1), quartile 2 (Q2), quartile 3 (Q3), and quartile 4 (Q4)) and risk of MetS and its components. A total of 5147 adults were included. During a median (IQR) 6.0 (3.0, 9.0) year follow-up with 31,878 person-years, 1712 MetS cases were identified, with an incidence of 33.26%. After multivariable adjustment, the risk of MetS was increased by 17% in the highest quartile with UPF consumption (HR: 1.17, 95% CI: 1.01-1.35, p trend: 0.047), with the lowest quartile as a reference. For the components of MetS, the risk of central obesity, raised triglycerides (TG), reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and raised blood pressure (BP) was increased by 33% (HR: 1.33, 95% CI: 1.18-1.51, p trend: <0.001), 26% (HR: 1.26, 95% CI: 1.08-1.48, p trend: 0.003), 25% (HR: 1.25, 95% CI: 1.07-1.46, p trend: 0.007), and 16% (HR: 1.16, 95% CI: 1.03-1.32, p trend: 0.018) in the highest quartile with UPF consumption, respectively. Adults aged 45-59 years and living in urban areas with higher UPF consumption had higher odds of MetS. These results indicate that higher long-term UPF consumption was associated with an increased risk of MetS in Chinese adults. Further studies such as intervention trials are needed to confirm the mechanism of correlation between UPF consumption and health-related outcomes. Nutritional education actions are warranted to promote a balanced diet and improve the overall dietary quality of residents to reduce the risk of MetS effectively.

Analysis of the implementation of Food and Nutrition Education actions in public schools in a capital city in southern Brazil

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the insertion of Food and Nutrition Education actions in Early Childhood and Elementary Education units of the municipal public school system of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, in 2019. Methods This analytical study applied an online questionnaire directed to the 125 Early Childhood and Elementary Education schools in Florianópolis. Results Ninety-four schools (75.2%) participated in the study, among which 94.7% developed Nutritional Food Education actions in 2019. It was made evident that the insertion of Nutritional Food Education in the Pedagogical Political Project (p&lt;0.001) and the planning of such actions (p&lt;0.001) in schools has a significant association with their implementation. The participation of the professionals in training in food and nutrition showed no association with the implementation of the Nutritional Food Education actions. The actions developed most frequently were the pedagogical activities in the school curriculum (95.5%), the school garden (71.9%), and the hands-on cooking classes (46.1%). Conclusion The study identified a positive panorama in the capital of Santa Catarina, with actions included transversally in the school curriculum with a multiprofessional focus standing out. However, the need for studies that monitor and evaluate the actions is emphasized.

Promoção da alimentação adequada e saudável na educação infantil: uma revisão sistemática

Abstract Objectives: to identify and describe the characteristics of studies that address the promotion of adequate and healthy food in early childhood education units and their repercussions on the school community. Methods: the search and selection were performed according to the PRISMA recommendations in the Medline databases via OVID, EMBASE and LILACS. Data extraction took placeusing a table developed by the authors. The evaluation of the quality of the evidence of the studies was carried out through the risk of bias using an adapted scale. Result: twelve articles that met the eligibility criteria were selected. All studies were applied in public or private educational institutions with a median of 236 participants. In the analysis of food and nutrition education activities, the most adopted with preschoolers were playful; with the parents it was the meetings and counseling; and with the professionals it was the training. The methodological qualification of the studies was considered low, which may be related to their limitations included in this review, mainly due to the types of designs adopted, the time and lack of continuity of interventions and sample size. Conclusion: food and nutrition education activities seem to be a promising strategy in knowledge, adoption of healthy eating practices and transmission of values in the school community.

Programa Nacional de Suplementação de Vitamina A na atenção primária: qual a realidade em Minas Gerais, Brasil?

Abstract The present study aimed to evaluate the National Vitamin A Supplementation Program in Minas Gerais, adopting the mixed sequential explanatory method. The quantitative approach adopted the multidimensional instrument per the components of vitamin A supplementation and food and nutrition education. We employed an analysis matrix with parameters to define the implementation as adequate, partially adequate, inadequate, and critical. We used semi-structured interviews in the qualitative approach. The “process” dimension was better evaluated than the “structure”, with an implementation level (IL) of 84.6% and 78.5%, respectively. The Program’s strengths include supplementation planning, achieving goals, recording information, supporting breastfeeding, and the performance of Community Health Workers. Weaknesses are fragmented work, analysis of information limits, access to the Program’s actions, implementation of educational actions, and lack of or insufficient availability of nutritionists and training. The Program’s reality only partially considered health promotion actions and focused on vitamin A supplementation. Implementing food and nutritional education actions is imperative to face vitamin A deficiency.

Os efeitos de um programa de educação alimentar escolar na adesão à Dieta Mediterrânica e no estado nutricional em crianças e adolescentes dos Açores

Introduction: The Mediterranean diet (MD) is widely known as a healthy eating pattern for preventing and reducing childhood obesity. School has been described as a privileged setting for modulating eating habits and health promotion. Objective: The study aimed to analyse the effects of a nutrition education programme on the nutritional status and MD adherence in children and adolescents from São Miguel Island, Azores. Methods: A total of 298 students from the 1st to the 3rd cycle were included. An anthropometric assessment (height, weight, and waist circumference) was performed, and participants completed a questionnaire which included KIDMED Index at baseline and after the intervention. This programme had grade-appropriate nutritional education activities, promoting the Mediterranean food pattern. Results: After the intervention, students with a higher education level showed improvements in nutritional status. We verified an increase in the obesity prevalence in 1st cycle students (26.7% vs 32.2%) and a decrease in the 2nd and 3rd cycles (26.4% vs 20.7% and 21.5% vs 20.7%, respectively). Concerning to KIDMED index, in 1st cycle students, we observed a decrease in the percentage of optimal adherence (52.2% vs 47.8%). Otherwise, in 2nd and 3rd cycles, students enhanced their optimal MD adherence (31.0% vs 35.6% and 27.3% vs 30.6%, respectively). It was found a negatively correlation between MD adherence and body mass index (RS = - 0.154, p = 0.010) and between MD adherence and waist circumference (RS = - 0.138, p = 0.021). Conclusion: Our findings suggest that a nutrition education programme is more effective in improving nutritional status and MD adherence in adolescents, compared with children.

Sustainable choices: The relationship between adherence to the dietary guidelines and food waste behaviors in Italian families.

Food loss and waste are urgent problems to address. Recent estimates highlighted that the highest quantities of waste are generated at the household level and for this reason, the interest in this sector has increased over years. To investigate if there is a connection between consumers' behaviors aiming at reducing food waste and consumers' choices in adopting healthy eating habits, a survey among a sample (n = 2,869) representative of the Italian population was carried out with the use of validated questionnaires. Results demonstrated that the higher the adherence to the Italian dietary guidelines indicator (AIDGI) the higher the score measuring household food waste behaviors (HFWB). In particular, the highest AIDGI corresponds to a preponderance of respondents that was more able to plan the shopping and the use of food (38.9%, p < 0.001), to better evaluate the quantities to cook (40.4%, p < 0.001), to avoid impulsive buying (35.2%, p < 0.01), to have a high knowledge of the food stored (38.4%, p < 0.001), to reuse leftovers (35.4%, p < 0.001), to assess food safety (34.7%, p < 0.001), to plan accurately (34.9%, p < 0.01), to know how to prolong the shelf life of a product (34%, p < 0.05), and to cook creatively (32%, p < 0.01). In addition to that, half of the respondents with the lowest AIDGI score did not receive any education regarding food waste (51.1%, p < 0.001). HFWB indicators globally resulted in scores ranging from 40 to 80% revealing the attention of Italians to food waste issues. Regarding eating habits, in half of the sample (50.4%) a consumption pattern with low adherence to nutritional recommendations was found, in particular among men (34.4%), younger age groups (40%), and people living in large families (42.3%). The overall results provided interesting information that could give input for planning nutrition education actions and identifying targets and topics to be addressed.

Comparison of pedagogical resources in food and nutrition education actions with children

Food and Nutrition Education (FNE) has become an important strategy designed to promote better food choices and to prevent diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate three pedagogical resources used in FNE interventions. Fifty-six children were invited to participate. They were divided into three groups. After applying exclusion criteria, the group division were A (n = 20), B (n = 12) and C (n = 13). The study consisted of: initial assessment (t = 0), interventions, second assessment (t = 1) and third assessment performed three weeks later (t = 2). To evaluate the interventions outcomes, it were used 24h food recall and questionnaire. Each group received an intervention based on different theory. The lecture represented the traditional pedagogy. Workshop for juice elaboration was developed through bases of Johaan Henrich Pestalozzi’s theory and the history book, contemplated bases of theoretical framework of Paulo Freire. The results showed, in general, all interventions got great outcomes in increasing the level of knowledge about food and nutrition, however the lecture and the development of a juice using the bases of the intuitive method proposed by Pestalozzi, respectively, showed lower levels of forgetfulness.

O Guia Alimentar para População Brasileira (GAPB): uma análise à luz da teoria social

Abstract The Food Guide for the Brazilian Population (GAPB) is an official document that addresses principles and recommendations for an adequate and healthy diet, and it is configured as a support tool for food and nutrition education actions. This article aims to analyze the guide content, which is one of the main instruments of public policies related to food in Brazil, in the light of the concepts of social theory, especially theories of modernity, identity, and risks. In the detailed analysis of the guide content, we found that the document considered the cultural and biological food diversity of Brazilian regions. It is based on food not on nutrients, making illustrative recommendations easy to public understanding. It avoided food risks, considering the issue of acquiring adequate and healthy food. However, two risks were not addressed: the problem of processed and ultra-processed foods (PU); and the omission of warnings regarding transgenic foods (GMOs). Although the guide has been designed in an innovative way, stimulating time, attention, and companionship at the table, the GAPB needs revision.

The Food Guide for The Brazilian Population: an analysis in the light of social theory.

The Food Guide for the Brazilian Population (GAPB) is an official document that addresses principles and recommendations for an adequate and healthy diet, and it is configured as a support tool for food and nutrition education actions. This article aims to analyze the guide content, which is one of the main instruments of public policies related to food in Brazil, in the light of the concepts of social theory, especially theories of modernity, identity, and risks. In the detailed analysis of the guide content, we found that the document considered the cultural and biological food diversity of Brazilian regions. It is based on food not on nutrients, making illustrative recommendations easy to public understanding. It avoided food risks, considering the issue of acquiring adequate and healthy food. However, two risks were not addressed: the problem of processed and ultra-processed foods (PU); and the omission of warnings regarding transgenic foods (GMOs). Although the guide has been designed in an innovative way, stimulating time, attention, and companionship at the table, the GAPB needs revision.