Consequências da insegurança alimentar no desenvolvimento infantil

Abstract

Introduction: The rupture of the usual pattern of food intake in a residency and its habitants, when there is an implication on the quality and and reduction in the quantity of food can negatively affect a child's development. For this reason, Food and Nutrition Security has important contributions to make in preventing the worsening of different forms of malnutrition Objectives: To analyze food security in the lives of the child population in Brazil; To list the factors that interfere with food security; To verify the occurrence of cases of food insecurity in Brazil; To present the consequences of FI for the lives of the child population and finally, to identify public policies aimed at preventing and controlling FI. Methodology: This is a literature review. The material used in this research was identified in the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), MEDLINE and São Paulo State Health Department databases. Results and Discussion: 7 articles were selected that showed how food insecurity can cause consequences for a child's development, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, systemic arterial Conclusion: It is imperative to adopt inclusive approaches that take into account regional and economic disparities. This implies strategies aimed not only at physical access to food, but also at promoting a healthy and nutritious diet. Keywords: Child Nutrition; Food Insecurity; Childhood.