Obesidade entre escolares: uma proposta de enfrentamento para a Escola Municipal Professora Maria de Matos Silveira do município de Contagem - MG

Abstract

The consensus is that childhood obesity has increased significantly and it determines various complications in childhood and adulthood. It can be related to hereditary factors, but also to poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle and the physical exercise combined with balanced diet are fundamental rules for all children; The aim of this study was to present a proposal for action to intervention for professionals working in the Health Program for coping and control of obesity, in the School of Municipal School Professor Maria de Matos Silveira in the city of Contagem, in order to promote health and a better quality of life of the population served. Data collection for realization of this intervention proposal used the Situational Strategic Planning (PES). The following critical problems were selected: the vulnerability of the group on weight gain due to increased consumption and easy access to processed foods and the existence of prejudices related to obesity issues: mainly children and adolescents who are overweight, refuse weighing, which leads to lack of identification BMI. Based on these critical nodes have been proposed the following actions against "Food + Healthy" (Modify eating habits), "Out Prejudice" (Decrease about obesity prejudice) and "Legal PSE" (100% Rating BMI of students evaluated). Trying to achieve awareness of the sectors involved and community mobilization to demand attention of governments to improve the quality of life in relation to obesity.