Consumo alimentar de escolares residentes na região noroeste de Goiânia

Abstract

Objective: to evaluate the food consumption of students from the public education system linked to the School Health Program and residents in the northwest region of Goiânia. Methods: cross-sectional study carried out in a secondary database of students’ food cosumption. The food consumption markers used by the Food and Nutrition Surveillance System were analyzed. Descriptive analysis was performed with absolute and relative frequency of variables. Results: 54% of students ate their meals in front of screens, 91.2% ate all three meals, 86.2% ate beans, 65% fruits, 54.9% vegetables, 17.7% ate hamburgers and sausages, 67.5% sweetened beverages, 28.5% instant or savory noodles and 52.4% sweets ad treats. Conclusion: There was low consumption of protective foods and high consumption of risk foods for chronic non-communicable diseases. It is necessary to promote food and nutrition education actions with students and families, in addition to strengthening the Health at School Program.