Aproveitamento integral de frutas e hortaliças nas residências do estado do Maranhão

Abstract

With the high rate of waste of parts of fruits and vegetables that could be used in different areas, it is essential to disseminate and environmental re-education regarding the adoption of Integral Food Use (AIA) in order to combat losses and fight against hunger in an economic and with great nutritional value. To achieve this, it is important to know the level of knowledge that the population has on the subject and whether this knowledge is put into practice in their experiences. The present work sought to investigate the level of knowledge of the population living in the State of Maranhão about the Integral Use of Food (AIA), its benefits and uses of waste in numerous areas that go beyond own consumption. The data obtained through an online form shows the importance of adopting sustainable practices among the population. The largest percentage of those questioned have significant knowledge about the full use of food, especially fruits and vegetables, in addition to having a certain degree of knowledge about their benefits to human and environmental health