Educação alimentar nutricional da escola

Abstract

This study is linked to the Professional Master in Public Policies and Educational Management, Research Line Pedagogical Management and Educational Contexts, in the theme: Education, health, accessibility and inclusion. Brings Food and Nutrition Education at School. This study aimed to discuss the influence of Food Nutrition Education in the school on the anthropometric parameters of the students. Qualitative and quantitative research was carried out by means of anthropometric data analysis of pre - primary education students from a private school located in the municipality of Santa Maria - RS. Data from the measurements made between the years 2012 and 2017, at the beginning and end of the school year, were analyzed, of 310 students, with a total of 929 measurements. It was found the prevalence of 47% of students with overweight being 18% obesity, this prevalence was higher among boys. In the comparison between the groups, the highest prevalence of obesity was in Pre I, being 52% overweight, and also the group with the greatest improvement in the Body Mass Index - IMC classifications throughout the school year. The paired t test was found to be p <0.02, showing a significant difference in the BMI classifications at the beginning and end of the school year. Overweight in childhood increases the risk of developing non-communicable chronic diseases in childhood diabetes and cardiovascular disease; it also affects their self-esteem and school performance. Food and Nutrition Education (EAN) is held at school as an incentive to healthy eating, regular exercise, and promote health. In conclusion, school managers, teachers and the entire school community need to be aware of their influence on the students and with the support of the family and responsible to encourage the EAN promoting change of habits, lifestyle changes improving the quality of life in childhood and that will reflect in adult life. As a result of this study, a self-explanatory guiding document was developed as a product of this study to be used by the teacher as a didactic device for the orientation of the pedagogical activities in the school space and to assist those responsible in the feeding at home.