PEDAGOGICAL WORKSHOPS ON HEALTHY EATING FOR PRESCHOOLERS DURING THE PANDEMIC

Abstract

Obesity and poor nutrition are serious problems that must be studied and prevented from childhood. Children and young people spend most of their time at school, potentially receiving educational support in good nutritional practices. This study addressed the problem of obesity and poor nutrition through educational workshops and guided the nutritional behavior of children around 5 years old in preschool, their families, and school staff, to contribute to the acquisition of healthy eating habits from childhood. Family members participated through meetings at the school itself during the COVID-19 pandemic and participation in WhatsApp groups.