Educação permanente em saúde com nutricionistas: aperfeiçoamento das ações de alimentação e nutrição

Abstract

The increase in overweight and non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) in Brazil requires nutritionists in Primary Health Care (PHC) to adapt their practices. In Governador Valadares, the replacement of the NASF by the E-Multi program brought new challenges, such as increased demand and the need to reorganize actions. This study aimed to develop Continuing Health Education (CHE) actions to improve food and nutrition practices in the municipality. This is a descriptive and qualitative action research, with stages of investigation, thematization, and action programming. CHE moments were developed on individual care, operational groups, and home visits, using active methodologies. As results, two Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and two educational booklets were produced, promoting the standardization and optimization of practices. The CHE moments stimulated progressive engagement and critical reflection, contributing to overcoming challenges such as overload and lack of resources. It is concluded that CHE is a fundamental strategy to qualify nutritional care, integrating knowledge and promoting humanized practices in PHC. The materials produced serve as support for professionals and strengthen the resoluteness of health actions, aligning them with the needs of the population.