RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT A HEALTH DIETING FOR HYPERTENSIVE AND/OR DIABETIC PATIENTS AIMING HEALTH PROMOTION.

Introduction and objective: The feeding pattern of the Brazilian population has suffered expressive modifications with the rise of industrialized food ingestion that contain elevated quantities of salt and sugar in its composition. Inadequate feeding habits have been associated with the rise of chronicle diseases such as diabetes mellitus and systemic artery hypertension. In this context, the study aimed to encourage the adoption of a healthy lifestyle, through the orientation of the nutritional information contained in certain foods. Emphasis was placed on the proper diet intake demonstrating that it is possible to live well even being the bearer of such diseases. Method: A social action was conducted in District Brasilia, Araguari, Minas Gerais, in which medical students exposed to a group of diabetic and hypertensive patients, certain foods with their respective amounts of salt and sugar. These components were measured on a precision scale and displayed in transparent containers for better viewing. Later, was explained of the possible consequences of the intake excess of these components. Results and Conclusion: It can be seen that the population has knowledge of the seriousness of these diseases, however there is a lack of clarification on nutritional values of certain food consumed daily. After the action, the objective was achieved, since most of the individuals were surprised by the information and sensitized to change their eating habits in order to achieve a better life quality. It‘s important to highlight that small dietary changes can result in great long-term benefits.