Monitoramento e avaliação da merenda nas escolas municipais urbanas e rurais em Nhamundá- Am

Abstract

This research aims to monitor and evaluate the snack offered within the National School Feeding Program to students from five schools developed by the Municipal Department of Education in the municipality of Nhamunda-Amazonas-Brazil, evidencing the physical characteristics of schools and food served to the school community.Check the hygienic conditions of the utensils used in food preparation and observe the application of the basics of hygiene and foodhandling.The methodology used is based on a qualitative approach and the methodological strategy of case study. The results of the investigation made evident the need to establish partnerships with the health surveillance agencies so that together they can set goals and conduct training of food handlers of the schools investigated, following the legal guidelines provided for in the Resolutions and Ordinances of the Ministry of Health, with booklets and food guidance guide. It is important that the school presents itself as a privileged space for health promotion, formation of values and healthy habits.