Consumo da alimentação escolar por estudantes do ensino médio na região do Trairi

Abstract

The objective of this study is to outline the consumption profile of foods offered by the National School Feeding Program in a high school in the Trairi region, Rio Grande do Norte, during 2022. 109 adolescents were interviewed about social, demographic, and financial issues, as well as food consumption at school and at home. Most of the students interviewed were female, black/brown, low-income, and in a situation of food insecurity. High consumption of school meals was observed, with emphasis on fruits, juices, vegetables, and couscous with egg, among the most consumed foods at school and at home, which in turn are regional foods, contributing to improving student development, reducing school dropout rates, hunger, and ensuring food security.