Large-scale production of non-conventional edible plants for biodiverse school meals.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

School feeding programs are important for ensuring food security and promoting child health and development, particularly in low-income countries. In view of this importance, it is possible to increase the quality of these meals by diversifying the vegetables offered and incorporating underutilized plants to improve dietary diversity and nutritional quality into school meals.

Methods

This study was carried out using the action research methodology following the implementation and development of the "Inova na Horta" project in the city of Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil. The project was based on the existing and functioning physical and organizational structure of a municipal organic farm. Vegetables were selected from among 210 non-conventional species and varieties,

SUBMITTER: Ranieri GR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11091910 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature