Caracterização do ambiente alimentar da região noroeste de Goiânia

Abstract

This study sought to characterize the food environment of the northwest region of Goiânia, for which an ecological study was carried out with identification of food marketing locations in the region through spatial analysis by economic activity using a digital geoprocessing map provided by the city of Goiânia and by Google Maps. The establishments were grouped based on the type of food predominantly sold, being categorized into in natura, mixed and ultra-processed establishments. In the data analysis, proportion and density indicators were used for each type of establishment, as well as the density ratio per 1,000 inhabitants. A total of 1366 establishments were identified that marketed food, of which 7% marketed fresh food, 42% mixed and 51% ultra-processed. The lowest density of establishments was those that sold fresh food (0.47/1000 inhab) and the highest was ultra-processed food (3.58/1000 inhab) and the density ratio found was 0.13. The food environment was characterized as a food swamp and the importance of creating and implementing public policies that increase the production, availability and conditions of access to fresh food and provide food and nutrition education actions based on food guides that develop a critical sense for healthy food choices in the region, especially in areas of greater vulnerability.