Elaboración de una guía para suplementación alimentaria de niños y niñas escolares en base a alimentos autóctonos de la comunidad Peresan del cantón Chillanes. Provincia de Bolívar. 2013.

Abstract

This research has developed a guide to food supplementation of school children based on native food of the Perezan community. Of canton Chillanes, Bolivar province. The research was descriptive cross-sectional design, which had participants’ fron 74 girls and boys ranging in ages between 10 and 12 years who regularly attend classes. The studied variables were; native foods, frequency of food consumption, food nutritional value; the information was obtained through a survey to community leaders and to school children; the Exel program for analysis was used. The results obtained were, that native foods produced in the area are: the lupin beans, the fava beans and wheat, and the most foods are long cycle. Human consumption of lentils is weekly, followed by the fava beans consumption in the same frequency. School children indicated that every day consuming the cereals group, followed with the daily consumption of dairy products and liquids. Based on this information was developed the Guide; the same that will help in the process of teaching and learning as a tool for the use of school children and parents. This research recommended to provide preparations that are in the Dietary Guidelines.