A INFLUÊNCIA DA EDUCAÇÃO ALIMENTAR E NUTRICIONAL (EAN) NA MUDANÇA DOS HÁBITOS ALIMENTARES NO AMBIENTE ESCOLAR

Abstract

The high prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity in Brazil, associated with elevated consumption of ultra-processed foods, represents a significant public health challenge. Food and Nutritional Education (FNE) in the school environment emerges as a fundamental tool for shaping healthy habits, despite implementation challenges. This review study aimed to analyze the impact and effectiveness of FNE actions in schoolchildren aged 2 to 12 years. The methodology involved the selection and analysis of eight scientific articles from the Google Scholar, PubMed, and LILACS databases. The analysis revealed that FNE actions play an essential role in building healthy eating habits and developing children's autonomy, especially in childhood. However, the study points to limitations in evaluating the long-term effects of interventions and in the systematization of scientific dissemination. It is concluded that the school environment is a strategic space for the continuous and structured implementation of FNE, enhancing its results and expanding the reach of public health promotion policies.