Sequência didática investigativa sobre educação nutricional e aproveitamento integral dos alimentos

Abstract

The fight against food waste must be considered to face hunger and to reduction of waste. In this sense, the consumption of vegetables in their entirety would reduce the production of organic waste and increase the consumption of nutrients and fiber in the diet, contributing to a sustainable diet. Although the consumption of unconventional parts of vegetables is not a custom in Brazilian cuisine, we understand that the school must address new concepts about healthy and sustainable eating, given the importance of inserting current topics in the curriculum, such as nutritional education. This research aimed to carry out a didactic sequence with Nova EJA students using research to produce knowledge about nutritional education and the integral use of food for sustainable eating. Based on a qualitative approach methodology, pedagogical activities were developed, stimulating investigation, critical thinking, textual production and argumentation, enabling students to play a leading role in the construction of knowledge. The consolidation of learning took place from the production of podcasts by students, which can be disseminated and shared beyond school walls. The results showed that students have little knowledge regarding the full use of food and the use of unconventional parts of vegetables, in addition to having doubts about personal responsibility related to waste production and food waste. Great motivation and involvement of students was noticed during the activities, with emphasis on their satisfaction when listening to the podcasts produced. In this context, we emphasize the importance of developing investigative activities in the classroom aimed at developing skills that contribute to students' scientific literacy.