RODRIGUES, R. L. M.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4327217583913036; RODRIGUES, Roberto Luan Medeiros.
Abstract:
Training in nutrition is a construction of identity that occurs with the acquisition of
specific knowledge and practice, resulting in a profession. The complexity of
nutritional problems and their relationship with social inequalities that are influenced
due to political, socioeconomic and environmental factors require an approach that goes beyond
of the traditional biological approach. Agroecology promotes a sustainable relationship with
natural resources by integrating scientific and popular knowledge; seeks to guarantee the
sustainability of agricultural systems, generate healthy food, preserve soil and
biodiversity and also value dignified life, empowering minorities and valuing
historically marginalized peoples and cultures. This work aims to analyze the
presence of agroecology in nutritionist training, how it is studied, where it is
presents and what is its importance. The course conclusion work was developed
in the form of a bibliographical review of the Integrative Literature Review type,
using as search terms on the internet, in reputable databases, the following
terms: "agroecology and nutrition training" and "agroecology and nutrition education",
with the guiding question: "Where and how is Agroecology included in the undergraduate course?
nutritionist". After applying the inclusion criteria: term “agroecology” in the body
text; containing one of these subjects: “training in nutrition” or “graduation in
nutrition” or “nutrition graduates” or “nutritionist training”;
work carried out in Brazil; works published after 2012, year of the decree in
7,794/2012, which established Pnapo; in Portuguese languages. Exclusion: carried out outside the
Brazil; “sustainable agriculture” replacing agroecology; that did not address the
agroecology as a source of knowledge and/or practice for nutritionist training;
not addressing the nutritionist’s academic training; and items unavailable in banks
of data. eight relevant publications were identified. In the reviewed works, the
The presence of agroecology was highlighted by the authors as necessary in the Science of
Nutrition and its training, emphasizing that agroecology goes beyond being just a
technological approach, also being a social, philosophical and naturalistic differentiator. AND
also a practical field tool, with transformative potential in training
of the nutritionist involving a change in the student's mentality to a more
broad coverage of food and its production cycle, from sustainable food systems
to the consumer's table, respecting culture, the environment and life. The jobs
reviewed converge on the importance of agroecology as a link for the balance between
Food Security, Sustainability and Food Systems, highlighting food
not only as a nutrient, but also as an essential element for knowledge,
culture and care. To the detriment of the low number of publications found,
it is concluded that agroecology needs to be further explored in publications that involve
the training of nutritionists.
