Decade of Action in Nutrition: reflections on the Brazilian conjuncture

Authors

  • Dixis Figueroa Pedraza
  • Anahi Lins
  • Eduarda Santos
  • Maria Oliveira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12957/demetra.2020.43167

Keywords:

Nutrition in Public Health. Nutrition and Food Programs and Policies. Sustainable development. Public policy.

Abstract

Objective: To reflect on the situation of Brazil in relation to the Decade of Action on Nutrition. Methods: Essay developed through bibliographical theoretical research. Results: The Agenda 2030 emerged as an alternative to discuss ways to improve the human needs and environmental conditions in a sustainable way. Nutrition has a prominent role in this regard, with at least 12 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) being related to nutritional status. In this context, the Decade of Action on Nutrition is permeated in six of the 17 SDGs and is the focus of the second that aims to end hunger, achieve food and nutrition security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. As a signatory of the Decade of Action on Nutrition, Brazil declared through six pillars its international agreement with the improvement of food quality of its population and with the promotion of a sustainable food system. The present essay highlights the second and third pillars, which focus on the importance of universal coverage of nutrition actions in health and social protection systems. A reflection is made about the incorporation of nutrition actions in the Brazilian health system and the relevance of the Family Allowance (Bolsa Família) Program for the social protection of vulnerable groups in the country. Conclusion: The challenges identified were the work of nutritionists, interdisciplinary work, and training of health professionals in the implementation of food and nutrition actions in health services. The need for structural changes in the Bolsa Família Program is highlighted.

 

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Author Biography

Dixis Figueroa Pedraza

Bacharel em Alimentos pela Universidad de La Habana (1995), Mestrado em Nutrição em Saúde Pública pelo Instituto Superior de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana (2000) e Doutorado em Nutrição pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (2005). Atualmente é professor doutor da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba. Nessa instituição é professor permanente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Pública. É membro do corpo editorial da Revista Brasileira em Promoção da Saúde (1806-1222). Tem experiência na área de Nutrição, com ênfase em Análise Nutricional de População, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: segurança alimentar e nutricional, crescimento e estado nutricional de micronutrientes, análise nutricional de crianças pré-escolares, análise nutricional de populações em iniquidade social, avaliação das ações de alimentação e nutrição no contexto da Estratégia Saúde da Família.

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Published

2020-07-01

How to Cite

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Pedraza DF, Lins A, Santos E, Oliveira M. Decade of Action in Nutrition: reflections on the Brazilian conjuncture. DEMETRA [Internet]. 2020 Jul. 1 [cited 2025 May 6];15:e43167. Available from: https://www.e-publicacoes.uerj.br/demetra/article/view/43167

Issue

Vol. 15 (2020)

Section

Food and Nutrition in Collective Health

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