FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION IN GROUP: SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERIZATION, FOOD CONSUMPTION AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF PARTICIPATS
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERIZATION, FOOD CONSUMPTION AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF PARTICIPATS
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https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2021.43.10791Keywords:
Health Promotion, Health Education, Food and Nutrition Education, Food Consumption, Nutritional StatusAbstract
Health education in group have advantages over individualized interventions. Food and nutrition education carried out in groups has low operating costs, wide coverage, contributes to the strengthening of social networks, in addition to be an effective method of health promotion. However, it is necessary to know the participants, so that interventions can be targeted. In this sense, the objective of this study was to characterize the socioeconomic profile, pattern of food consumption and the nutritional status of participants in a group of food and nutrition education. This is a cross-sectional study conducted with 26 individuals enrolled in a University Open to the Elderly. The data were obtained through socioeconomic questionnaires, dietary surveys, and anthropometric assessment. The results indicated that the studied population has a monthly income and education higher than the average of the Brazilian population, a high frequency of inadequacy regarding the distribution of macronutrients, especially lipids (n=13); high frequency of increased intake of saturated (n=16) and trans (n=14) fatty acids, and sodium (n=9). High number of participants consuming dietary fiber (n=18) and calcium below (n=23) the recommended level; and inadequacy for vitamin D (n=26) intake. There was a predominance of overweight, cardiovascular risk and a frequency above 35% of attention to the reduction of muscle mass. The realization of this research allowed to understand the social context of the participants and to identify the nutritional needs, guiding the choice of themes and methodologies for the actions of food and nutrition education in group.
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