INFLUENCE OF FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION ON THE GROUP OF ELDERLY WOMEN FROM THE FAMILY HEALTH SUPPORT CENTER (NASF) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MACEIÓ/AL

Abstract

The Family Health Support Center (NASF) is a program that provides complementary services to the Family Health Unit (USF), which aims to increase the resolution of clinical and health problems of the population. The NASF is made up of a multidisciplinary team, among these professionals there is the possibility of being composed of, social worker, physical educator, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, psychologist, nutritionist, in addition to the medical professional of other specialties. Thus, this article aims to address the influence of food and nutrition education in old age, through an action plan developed and carried out in a public health nutrition internship.