Participação da agricultura familiar na formação do cardápio escolar referenciado pelo PNAE no território da cidadania do Vale do Rio Vermelho no Estado de Goiás

Abstract

This study investigates the contribution of family farming in the formation of the school menu referenced by the National School Meal Program (PNAE) in the Citizenship Territory of Vale do Rio Vermelho, in the state of Goiás, between 2009 and 2022. The research addresses the interaction between school feeding and family farming, analyzing how this integration can promote food and nutritional security, in addition to strengthening the local economy. The methodology used is qualitative, with bibliographic review and documentary analysis. The study sought to understand local dynamics and the effectiveness of public policies in promoting healthy and sustainable school meals. Of the 16 municipalities in the Territory analyzed, it was found that some managed to reach the minimum target of 30% of food acquisition from family farming established by PNAE, reflecting a significant commitment to food and nutritional security. Municipalities such as Sanclerlândia, Itaberaí, Itapuranga, Buriti de Goiás and Itapirapuã demonstrated high compliance with the PNAE guidelines, demonstrating the effectiveness of public policies in promoting food security and local economic development. The analysis also highlighted the importance of regularity and consistency in the acquisition of food from family farming, in addition to the need for continuous monitoring and transparency in the availability of nutritional information, ensuring that all municipalities comply with established minimum nutritional standards. The research also identified challenges in the organization and consistency of suppliers, as well as the need to diversify and expand the supplier base to guarantee school menus. Nutritionists plan the school meal menu, taking into account the food culture, the epidemiological profile of the population served and the agricultural characteristics of the region, the acquisition of food through to the production and distribution of meals in schools, as well as developing and implementing health care actions. food and nutritional education in educational institutions. Thus, the study contributes to the understanding of local dynamics and the promotion of safe school meals of nutritional quantity and quality, with a positive impact on the development of students and the regional economy.