Early childhood education is the first stage of elementary school and one of the crucial phases of life. In this phase, the development of cognitive and non-cognitive skills occurs, which support the evolution of skills ...

The World Health Organization uses the term “quality of life” to refer to the way in which an individual goes about his or her day-to-day life, that is, it concerns the way in which that being is inserted, whether in the ...

Food waste is a serious problem in our society, related to improper disposal of food among consumers and handlers in Food and Nutrition Units (UAN). Thinking about reducing this waste and promoting healthy habits, it is ...

Aging is associated with cognitive decline and the consumption of essential fatty acids (FAs) can modulate this function. Dietary lipids can make up brain tissue and promote the fluidity of neuronal membranes, in addition ...

As mesquite pods have high nutritional value, they are a rich source of sugar, protein, minerals and fiber that can be used as a source of raw material for the development of a range of food products and technological ...

Avoidant Restrictive Eating Disorder (ARFID) is a diagnostic category that includes people who have abnormal eating behavior leading to insufficient nutritional and energy intake. This article deals with the literature ...

Good nutrition in public schools plays a crucial role in children's development and well-being. In addition to providing essential nutrients, it contributes to academic performance and reduces the risk of diet-related ...

Child nutrition involves several factors, and despite the studies that prove the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding up to six months, breastfeeding rates exclusive still remain very low. For this situation to be reversed, ...

In 2021, the National Strategy for the Prevention and Attention to Childhood Obesity was created (PROTEJA) instituted in Ordinance GM/MS No. 1.862, of August 10, 2021, on the initiative of General Coordination of Food ...

The analysis of consumption of ultra-processed foods by children in preschool stages and school is extremely important to understand the eating habits of this age group and their impacts on health and development. In ...