PERFIL NUTRICIONAL DE CRIANÇAS DE 0 A 6 ANOS NO CONTEXTO DO PROGRAMA BOLSA FAMÍLIA: ANÁLISE DE SÉRIE TEMPORAL (2015–2025)

Abstract

Objective: To assess the influence of the Bolsa Família Program on the nutritional status of children aged 0 to 6 years and the challenges to its effectiveness in improving nutritional status in the state of Minas Gerais. Methodology: This study is descriptive, quantitative, and ecological, based on secondary data from the Food and Nutrition Surveillance System (SISVAN). Information regarding the nutritional status of children under six years old living in Minas Gerais from 2015 to 2025 was included. The indicators used were: Weight/Height, Weight/Age, Height/Age, and BMI/Age, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) growth curves. Incomplete records were excluded. Results and Discussion: The results indicate a significant improvement regarding child undernutrition and an increase in the number of eutrophic children, demonstrating the importance of monitoring the beneficiaries of this public policy. Conclusion: It is concluded that Bolsa Família contributed to improvements in children's nutritional indicators, although challenges such as the risk of overweight and food quality remain, requiring complementary actions in health and nutrition education.