NUTRITION AND DIET CORE APPLIED TO POPULATION GROUPS (NEDA)

NEDA uses Dietetics as a central object in its actions, whether to investigate dietary practices of different population groups, or in health promotion actions with them. Studies in this field - which is one of CAPES 'Nutrition subareas - are in increasing demand and need to be strengthened. On the other hand, there is a need for discussion and aggregation of projects that deal with the application of nutritional recommendations, which are still the most current, are conflicting for most nutrients and should not be freely adopted. Otherwise, they need to be contextualized beyond the individual's age and gender, taking into account climate, seasonality, regionality, level of physical activity, economic, cultural and physiological aspects, principles rescued by the use of Dietetics, when it comes application of nutritional recommendations (or Reference Dietary Intake). These, in turn, no longer stand alone as a reference for comparing diets, giving way to a gradually more qualitative view of food, as rescued by the most current Food Guide of the Brazilian Population (2014), where various aspects of Dietetics are explored. . In addition, NEDA wishes to promote the production of bibliographic and technical materials in the study of dietary practices and lifestyle, enabling a better understanding of the changes that occur in the health situation of the Brazilian population.