Abstract

ALEXANDRE, Dryellen da Rocha et al. Correlation of food safety with the nutritional state of scholar children. Motri. [online]. 2018, vol.14, n.1, pp.164-169. ISSN 1646-107X.

Food security represents a guarantee of access to quality food on a regular and permanent basis and does not compromise access to other essential needs. The objective of this study was to evaluate the correction of food safety with the nutritional status of children in two schools in Fortaleza-CE. The study was prepared in April 2017. The sample was composed of students from the 1st to 5th year of a private school and a public school in Fortaleza / CE, aged between 6 and 10 years. An anthropometric evaluation and questionnaires were used based on the Brazilian Food Safety Scale (EBIA) and Food Consumption. The prevalence of food security was 92% in the private school and 49% in the public school. An assessment of food consumption resulted in increased intake of beans, sweetened beverages and instant noodles by public school students. In addition, it was found that the consumption of fruit and filled biscuits was higher in the private school. It is concluded that the prevalence of food security as access to food is strongly influenced by socioeconomic conditions. The conditions of the process should be considered in the elaboration of actions promoting health, aiming at a healthier diet and accessible to all.

Keywords : food safety; children; food consumption.

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