Perfil nutricional da população adulta nas regiões de saúde do estado do Rio Grande do Norte

Abstract

Introduction: Food and Nutrition Surveillance (FNS) is a fundamental component of public health policies, aimed at the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the nutritional and food situation of a population. Objective: The objective of the study is to descriptively analyze the nutritional profile of the adult population of the eight health regions of Rio Grande do Norte in the year 2023. Methodology: This is a crosssectional, descriptive and exploratory study, where the nutritional status was analyzed of the adult population, in the year 2023. Data from the Food and Nutrition Surveillance System (SISVAN) was used, in the Northeast macro-region, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, divided by its eight health regions, the Regional Public Health Unit (URSAP) Results: The state of Rio Grande do Norte has a higher prevalence of severe obesity, exceeding the national average, at the same time that underweight, although less prevalent, continues to be a significant issue. In view of this, there is a need for integrated interventions that promote food security, healthy eating habits and adequate access to healthcare.