Propuesta de loncheras saludables para escolares de la Unidad Educativa “Verbo Divino” en el cantón Guaranda provincia de Bolívar en base al Acuerdo Ministerial 004-10

Abstract

This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at the Educational Unit ¨Verbo Divino¨ in Guaranda Canton, Bolivar Province, to propose healthy lunchboxes based on Andean products for school, as proposed by the interministerial agreement in the second chapter of the constitution of the state. Sociodemographic characteristics and habits are identified by a survey of 61 students, ages are ranged between 6 and 11 years old, 54% female, 54% with high average level of social inclusion, 75% live in urban areas, and 56% homes both parents work. The frequency of consumption determined that the most frequently consumed foods groups were: dairy (41%), vegetables (48%) and fruits (54%), the most consumed cold drinks were yogurt with cereal, smoothies, salads and juice fruits. Hot drinks were consumed more frequently coladas and chocolate milk, deficiency in the consumption of cereals, tubers and meats were identified. From these characteristics, lunchboxes with menus adapted nutritionally were perfomed.