Interferência da comunidade escolar sobre os alimentos disponibilizados para compra nas cantinas escolares do município de Dourados-MS

Abstract

Objective: Check community interference about foods available for sale in school canteens in the municipality of Dourados-MS. METHODS: A field and cross-sectional study was carried out between the months April and June 2018. The sample consisted of 14 school canteens at elementary schools in Dourados / MS. The data was collected through a standardized questionnaire and the answers to the questions regarding the interference of the school community about the items sold in the canteen were presented in percentage according to the type of school (public and private). The study was approved by the research ethics committee of the Federal University of Grande Dourados. RESULTS: Of the total number of schools analyzed, 71.4% had food trade in their environment. School, management suggests the sale of some foods, especially fruits. Regarding food restriction, it was observed that 87.5% of public schools and 66.7% of private ones restrict the sale of some type of food, such as candy (75% in public schools and 66.7% in private ones) and fried pastry (75% and 66.7% in public and private schools respectively). Conclusion: Students in public schools are potentially more exposed to unhealthy diet, favoring inappropriate eating habits and being overweight, and that only privatelyowned schools sell foods with better nutritional value. It is necessary that the school community is made aware of actions that aim to promote the formation of healthy eating habits and thus contribute to a healthier food environment in schools.