Análise da adequação de cardápios do programa nacional de alimentação escolar: estudo de caso aplicado a municípios do Mato Grosso do Sul

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional composition of the food offered in a sample of public schools menus with the determinations of National School Feeding Programme. The survey was conducted from a case study where information about the menus practiced in school feeding public schools in cities of MatoGrosso do Sulstate were asked. The contents of macronutrients (Carbohydrates, Proteins and Lipids), energy, vitamins A and C, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, Magnesium and Sodium, besides dietary Fiber and data were analyzed, and these data were compared with the recommendations of the legislation. The work shows that there was difference, among the assessed municipalities, as well as between the recommendations and the values found. Considering the results, it is necessary a study that contemplates the adequacy of nutritional menus to avoid risks to the target audience.