[Group for the re-education of eating habits: a holistic experience in health from the family perspective].
This study describes the experience of the development of a family educational program to develop healthier eating habits. The program can enable the population to evaluate its quality of life. It can be justified if we consider obesity as a risk factor for the aging population in Brazil and the unpreparedness of the health system and society regarding this subject. The present work, which lasted two months, was carried out in a micro-area of the municipal district of Ribeirão Preto with groups of around 13 people. Most of the participants were women who cooperated with the making of healthier menus. In order to give continuity to the process, maintenance groups were created. This program can contribute to self-care and self-commitment, giving support to healthier life styles.
Brienza
Adriana Mafra
AM
Programa de Pós-Graduação Enfermagem em Saúde Pública, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo.
Mishima
Silvana Martins
SM
Frederico
Priscila
P
Clápis
Maria José
MJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D002648:Child; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control; D016730:Program Development; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration