O CONHECIMENTO DE ESCOLARES DA REDE PÚBLICA A RESPEITO DE ALIMENTAÇÃO SAUDÁVEL: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA

Adequate nutrition is crucial for child development, impacting physical and emotional health. This article reports the experience of medical students who carried out a project in early childhood education, focused on healthy eating. Initially, many children had no knowledge or insight into the necessary and appropriate components of an appropriate diet. After guidance and educational games in this regard, there was a significant improvement in the understanding of what makes up a nutritious diet. The action demonstrated the importance of teaching strategies in promoting dietary health in the school environment, contributing to healthy habits and a better quality of life for children.