Alimentação saudável na percepção de beneficiários do Programa Banco de Alimentos ­ Alimentação saudável / Healthy eating in the perception of beneficiaries of the Food Bank program - Healthy eating

RESUMO

O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar os alimentos considerados indispens�veis � alimenta��o saud�vel por benefici�rios do Programa Banco de Alimentos, da Prefeitura de Mau�. Trata-se de estudo transversal, descritivo, realizado em cinco institui��es filantr�picas que recebem hortifrutis do Programa Banco de Alimentos. A pesquisa consistiu em atividade din�mica, na qual foram disponibilizadas figuras de alimentos e bebidas. Os volunt�rios foram orientados a colar em folha de sulfite os produtos que considerassem indispens�veis para uma alimenta��o saud�vel. Participaram da pesquisa 123 indiv�duos, sendo 101 adultos e 22 idosos. O grupo das frutas, verduras e legumes foi considerado, por todos os volunt�rios, como alimentos indispens�veis a uma alimenta��o saud�vel. No entanto, mais de 60% da amostra total considerou indispens�vel o consumo de gelatina e cerca de 30%, o consumo de embutidos e a��car. De maneira semelhante, aproximadamente metade da amostra incluiu o consumo de suco artificial e 24%, a adi��o de temperos prontos industrializados. A faixa et�ria ?idoso? associou-se � porcentagem de cita��o significativamente superior de empanado de frango, iogurte, biscoito recheado, refrigerante, maionese, extrato de tomate e salgadinho, como produtos saud�veis. Por outro lado, houve associa��o negativa com a cita��o de arroz, quando comparada � faixa et�ria de adultos. A popula��o estudada demonstrou considerar indispens�vel principalmente o consumo de frutas, verduras e legumes; contudo, alguns produtos industrializados tamb�m foram considerados saud�veis, em especial pelos idosos, tais como margarina, gelatina, suco artificial, refrigerante, a��car, sopa instant�nea, temperos prontos, empanado de frango, biscoito recheado, maionese e salgadinho.

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to identify the foods considered essential to health by the beneficiaries of the Food Bank program from the municipality of Maua, Sao Paulo state, Brazil. It is a cross-sectional descriptive study with primary data collection conducted in five charities that receive fruits and vegetables from the Food Bank program. The survey consisted of a dynamic activity in which clippings of food and beverage were made available to the participants. Volunteers were asked to attach the food products they consider necessary for a healthy diet on a sheet of bond paper. The study included 123 volunteers 101 adults and 22 elderly. The group of fruits and vegetables was regarded as essential to a healthy diet by all participants. However, more than 60% of the sample considered the consumption of gelatin necessary and approximately 30% regarded the consumption of sausages and sugar as necessary. Similarly, approximately half of the sample regarded the consumption of artificial juice and 24% the addition of industrialized spices as healthy eating. The elderly were associated with a significant reference to breaded chicken, yogurt, cookies, soda, mayonnaise, tomato paste and snacks as indispensable to healthy eating. On the other hand, there was a negative association with the reference to rice for the elderly. Therefore, the population studied considered the consumption of fruits and vegetables especially indispensable, but some processed foods, such as margarine, gelatin, artificial juice, soda, sugar, instant soup, industrialized spices, breaded chicken, cookies, mayonnaise, and snacks were also considered healthy, especially by the elderly.