Applying a food processing-based classification system to a food guide: a qualitative analysis of the Brazilian experience.
Public Health Nutr
; 21(1): 218-229, 2018 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The present paper aimed to identify the stakeholders, as well as their arguments and recommendations, in the debate on the application of a food processing-based classification system to the new Brazilian Food Guide.DESIGN:
Qualitative approach; an analysis was made of documents resulting from the consultation conducted for the development of the new Brazilian Food Guide, which uses the NOVA classification for its dietary recommendations. A thematic matrix was constructed and the resulting themes represented the main points for discussion raised during the consultation.SETTING:
Brazil.SUBJECTS:
Actors from academia, government and associations/unions/professional bodies/organizations related to the area of nutrition and food security; non-profit institutions linked to consumer interests and civil society organizations; organizations, associations and food unions linked to the food industry; and individuals.RESULTS:
Four themes were identified (i) conflicting paradigms; (ii) different perceptions about the role and need of individuals; (iii) we want more from the new food guide; and (iv) a sustainable guide.CONCLUSIONS:
There was extensive participation from different sectors of society. The debate generated by the consultation revealed two main conflicting opinions a view aligned with the interests of the food industry and a view of healthy eating which serves the interests of the population. The first group was against the adoption of a food processing-based classification system in a public policy such as the new Brazilian Food Guide. The second group, although mostly agreeing with the new food guide, argued that it failed to address some important issues related to the food and nutrition agenda in Brazil.Palabras clave
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Política Nutricional
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Dieta
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Manipulación de Alimentos
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Public Health Nutr
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil