Hábitos alimentares diários: Uma análise matemática dos percentuais nutricionais ingeridos com base na pirâmide alimentar

Abstract

This study, "Daily Eating Habits: A Mathematical Analysis of Ingested Nutritional Percentages Based on the Food Pyramid," aims to investigate the eating habits of 7th-grade elementary school students. It employs a mathematical and critical analysis to relate these habits to the guidelines of the food pyramid. The research sought to identify improvements in daily eating and understand the perpetuation of habits, with the goal of promoting health. The methodology included the numerical data analysis, such as the relative frequency of food group consumption, conducted over four 50-minute classes. Despite engagement challenges, some students successfully performed a critical analysis of their data and compared it with nutritional recommendations. A high consumption of fats and sugars was observed, contrasting with insufficient intake of vegetables and fruits.