Professional training in the context of food and nutrition security

Autor(es)

Vieira, Viviane L. ^[1] ; Cervato-Mancuso, Ana M. ^{[1, 2]}

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Publ Hlth, Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Publ Hlth, Dept Nutr, Ave Dr Arnaldo, 715 Cerqueira Cesar, BR-01246904 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT; v. 16, n. 5, p. 540-544, SEP 2015.
• Citações Web of Science: 2

Resumo

Background: Primary care is an important area in which to confront situations of food and nutrition insecurity. To undertake action in this area, well-prepared professionals are necessary. Courses of health training are not yet, however, equipped to offer the necessary preparation. Aim: To analyse the topics taught in nutrition graduation courses related to the abilities and competencies demanded by professional work in this area. Methods: The curricula of the nutrition courses offered in the municipality of Sao Paulo, Brazil were analysed. Nutritionists and teachers were interviewed. The triangulation of the data obtained was undertaken by means of a qualitative approach taking the theory of social representations as the frame of reference. Results: The concepts necessary to act within the context of food and nutrition security are related to a humanistic approach, the unity of theory and practice, the nutritionist's role as educator, teamwork and reflection on public health. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 09/01510-7 - Segurança alimentar e nutricional em crianças no município de São Paulo: desafios na formação e na atuação do nutricionista
• Beneficiário: Ana Maria Cervato-Mancuso
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular