Objective: To develop educational activities on health and law with pregnant women attended at a child-friendly hospital (HAC) in the city of Teresina-PI. Methodology: This is a descriptive study, aimed at pregnant women attended at Dona Evangelina Rosa Maternity. The actions took place through the distribution of educational materials and lectures with exchange of experiences and knowledge about breastfeeding and rights guaranteed to pregnant women. Results: In total, 30 pregnant women attended at the maternity hospital attended the lectures and had access to educational materials. There were 8 meetings, in each one of them a group led by a multiprofessional team, addressing the rights of childbirth at the time of the companion, the skin-to-skin contact with the baby after delivery, as well as the factors that can make it difficult to correct breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding, seeking to identify them and provide ways to avoid them. Conclusion: Through the actions developed it was noticeable that the lectures and the distribution of informative materials were important in the dissemination of knowledge to the pregnant women, however, there was no participation of a larger number of pregnant women in these educational actions, since it was not mandatory. Therefore, it is fundamental that these lectures become fundamental pieces in the prenatal care of pregnant women in maternity wards.

This paper aims to survey intervention studies aimed at children with low weight / malnutrition and overweight / obesity. This is an integrative review, performed in December 2018. It was performed in six steps: definition of the guiding question; selection of scientific articles to be reviewed, categorization and evaluation of these studies. The results show the importance of a food distribution program for malnourished children, and physical exercise and nutritional guidance for obese children. As well as multidisciplinary intervention programs involving children and families. It is concluded that nutritional interventions are of fundamental importance for the prevention and / or treatment of food deficiencies or excesses.

Objective: To investigate the formulation of green banana biomass products and their potential for industry and health. Method: This is an integrative review article based on a survey of scientific articles available in the Medline, Scielo and Pubmed databases using the following descriptors' Biomass', 'Resistant Starch', 'Green Banana,' Nutrition ' , 'Products' both used alone or in combinations in the Portuguese and English languages. Results: Five articles were selected where biomass was used in Kefir, pasta, cakes and breads. It can be seen that in recent years the green banana has aroused interest from the consumer market, mainly due to its high nutritional value, presence of resistant starch, compounds and antioxidant capacity besides having a good sensory acceptance. Conclusion: Green banana biomass and its byproducts have great potential to be used in bread, cake and various pasta formulations, and can contribute significantly to improve the nutritional aspects of products widely consumed by the population.

Objective To investigate the influence of ultra-processed food consumption on anthropometric and atherogenic indices. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 327 adolescents aged 14 to 19 years. Sociodemographic, anthropometric, biochemical, and food consumption data were evaluated. The ratios of atherogenic indices were calculated using the Castelli I (Total Cholesterol/High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol), Castelli II (Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol/High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol), and estimated Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol particle size (Atherogenic Index of Plasma=Triglycerides/High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol) indices. Logistic regression was used for the unadjusted and adjusted analysis between ultra-processed foods consumption, anthropometric, and atherogenic indices. The level of significance was 5%. Results Most participants were female (59.3%). Girls had a higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (26.6% vs. 20.5%). Of the total number of adolescents, 16.5% were overweight and 65.7% were from public schools. Adolescents with altered values for the Castelli I and II Index, and for the Atherogenic Index of Plasma had significantly higher weights, Waist Circumference, Waist Circumference/ Height and Body Mass Index/ Age values. The adjusted analysis identified a significant association (Odds ratio=2.29; 95% Confidence interval: 1.23-4.28) between the high consumption of ultra-processed foods and the Castelli II index. Conclusion The associations between atherogenic indices and anthropometric indices and the consumption of ultra-processed foods highlight the negative influence of these foods on adolescents’ cardiovascular health.

Chemical dependence is a generic term for psychological and / or physical dependence on an exogenous substance. Being free from hunger and eating healthy and adequate food are fundamental human rights. Drug addicts due to social vulnerability and health risks that affect their nutritional status to some extent encouraged the project through workshops and meetings held from November 2014 to February 2015 at a long-term facility for drug addicts. The objective of the study was to describe the experiences and the nutritional education workshops held during this period. The results were positive where it was possible to notice changes in eating habits and behaviors in addition to improving well-being and success in treatment. From this it is suggested that new projects be carried out with this type of audience, as activities such as this modify and improve the self-esteem and well-being that is a support for the successful treatment of chemical dependence.

Introduction: Drug abuse is a relevant public health problem. In view of the harm caused to users by the abuse of these substances. Objective: To know the nutritional profile of drug addicts in treatment, in order to contribute to an effective nutritional care. Method: Anthropometric data (weight and height) were collected to evaluate Body Mass Index, and a food frequency questionnaire was applied to verify their eating habits. Results: Most of the individuals under treatment were between 31 and 40 years old, and were eutrophic. There were some cases of overweight and only one individual had obesity, which can be explained by the increased consumption of energy foods to the detriment of low consumption of fruits and vegetables. Conclusion: The nutritional profile of drug addicts undergoing treatment in the institution evaluated ranged from eutrophic to overweight, suggesting a higher intake of food, possibly replacing the drug, as a compensation.