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Potencial nutricional de Tenebrio molitor: efeito do método de secagem na composição bromatológica e na recuperação de proteínas.

2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Title: Potencial nutricional de Tenebrio molitor: efeito do método de secagem na composição bromatológica e na recuperação de proteínas. Abstract: Edible insects have been studied as an innovative alternative for human food due to their nutritional profile, global distribution, and the need to implement more sustainable food production systems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the proximate composition, the impact of drying methods on protein recovery from Tenebrio molitor flours, and the potential use of these proteins in human food. Experimental flours were obtained by freeze-drying and freeze-drying followed by oven drying, with commercial insect flour used as a control. All samples underwent proximate composition analysis and ultrasound-assisted alkaline extraction. The results showed that the drying methods did not significantly affect the protein content of the flours, which ranged from 47.2% to 50.5%. However, in the protein fraction obtained after alkaline extraction, the flour subjected exclusively to freeze-drying showed a higher protein content (66.04%) compared with the flour subjected to combined drying (65.63%), while the commercial flour presented 69.76%. No significant differences were observed among treatments for the other proximate composition parameters evaluated. It was concluded that T. molitor flours presented a high protein content, consistent with values reported in the literature, and that freeze-drying favored protein recovery after alkaline extraction, highlighting the potential of T. molitor flour as a protein ingredient for use in human food.

Estado nutricional de crianças imigrantes em Uberlândia - MG

2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Title: Estado nutricional de crianças imigrantes em Uberlândia - MG Abstract: Introduction: Currently, there has been an increase in migration flows to Brazil, driven by wars, natural disasters, and the search for better living conditions, resulting in a rise in the number of immigrants, including children. The health and development of this group may be affected by the migration process due to exposure to food insecurity, conflict, infectious diseases, and a shortage of basic resources. Thus, the study aimed to assess the nutritional status of immigrant children in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted with children aged 2 to just under 7 years old who were served by a non-governmental organization in the municipality.Weight and height were measured, and data such as date of birth, country of birth, and race/ethnicity were obtained through a translated questionnaire completed by the guardian. A descriptive analysis was performed, calculating absolute and relative frequencies. Prevalence comparisons were made using Pearson’s chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests, with a significance level of 5% (p < 0.05). The analyses were performed using SPSS version 21. Results: Thirty children were evaluated, mostly from Venezuela (51.7%), of white race/ethnicity (41.4%), and male (56.7%). Growth delay was identified in 6.7% of the children, and overweight in 26.7%. However, there was no significant association between nutritional status and sex, age, race/ethnicity, or country of birth. Conclusion: Although eutrophism and adequate height are predominant, there are significant nutritional deviations, indicating the need to develop and implement specific measures and public policies aimed at improving the health of this highly vulnerable population.

Análise qualitativa das preparações de um cardápio antes e após a intervenção nutricional em um centro educacional infantil no município de Uberlândia - MG

2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Title: Análise qualitativa das preparações de um cardápio antes e após a intervenção nutricional em um centro educacional infantil no município de Uberlândia - MG

Análise das ações pró-aleitamento materno de advocacy, vontade política, legislação e financiamento a partir da iniciativa Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly em Uberlândia - Minas Gerais

2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Title: Análise das ações pró-aleitamento materno de advocacy, vontade política, legislação e financiamento a partir da iniciativa Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly em Uberlândia - Minas Gerais Abstract: Objectives: Analyzer the actions and strategies related to the indicators of Advocacy, Political Will, Legislation and Policy, and Financing and Resources, which make up the cycle of policy and program formulation, according to the criteria of the Breastfeeding Becoming Friendly (BBF) index- and perform their score in Uberlândia, MG. Methods: An exploratory study using the BBF index. The research was composed of a committee with 11 health professionals and key managers linked to the Municipality of Uberlândia. Data collection was carried out between August and December 2025, and this committee was responsible for collecting information and scoring the indicators. Four gears of the BBF index were analyzed: 1. Advocacy (4 indicators); 2. Political will (3 indicators); 3. Legislation and Policy (10 indicators) and 4. Funding and Resources (4 indicators). Based on the sum of points of all the indicators of each gear, the situation of pro-AM public policies in the municipality was classified as: "weak environment for the expansion of pro-AM public policies" (0.1 to 1.0), "moderate environment" (1.1 to 2.0) and "strong environment" (2.1 to 3.0). Results: Two indicators of Advocaçy gear received maximum score and two score of "0" (weak environment). The Political will gear was the only one with the maximum score (3.0), being classified as a strong environment. The Legislation and Policy gear received the maximum score for 7 out of 10 indicators, being classified as a strong environment. All items scored in the maximum way refer to national legislation developed in the municipality. The Financing and Resources gear received the maximum score for one of the indicators and a minimum score for 3 indicators, characterizing a moderate environment. Conclusion: The actions analyzed in Uberlândia are characterized as a moderate environment to improve the BF indicators. Strengthening advocacy and directing funding to pro-AM policies and programs could be actions to make the environment stronger for improvement of ML indicators.