Características funcionais de grupos operativos de nutrição em município do interior de Minas Gerais
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2021v11i69p8002-8013Keywords:
Primary Health Care, Food and Nutrition Education, Group Processes, Obesity Management.Abstract
Objective: To characterize the functional conditions of operative groups for healthy diet and weight loss and to identify the perception of nutritionists about this action. Methods: Groups were observed regarding the characteristics of the environment, didactic resources and anthropometric equipment; and interview with nutritionists regarding the perception of the groups. Results: The 15 groups observed, took place in places with problems of light, ventilation, number of seats, privacy and insufficient educational materials; most had scales and stadiometers. For the 7 respondent nutritionists, the main inadequacies / insufficiency is: lack of privacy, noises, ventilation, educational materials and quantity or conditions of anthropometric equipment. For most, the group is effective in promoting improvements in food, but not for weight loss, with low adherence by users being the main barrier. Conclusion: There is a need for improvements in the functional conditions of the groups, favoring increased adherence and their effectiveness.