Resumo (EN)
Objective – To evaluate the prevalence of dietary restrictions and food consumption among schoolchildren in municipal schools in the state of São Paulo. Methods – Parents or guardians of children between 7 and 11 years old participated in the study. An online questionnaire was applied with questions regarding food allergies and intolerances. Regarding food consumption, a food frequency questionnaire was also applied, self-completed by parents or guardians. Results – A total of 31 people participated in the survey. Among all participants, 32.2% of parents reported that their children had food allergies, with milk, eggs, shrimp and peanuts having the highest prevalence, with 30% each. Regarding food consumption, the frequency of some food groups was observed, such as the inadequate frequency of high calorie density foods such as soft drinks, sweets, chocolates, paçoca, pudding and / or mice and cakes. Conclusion – Taking into account the that was observed, the study made it possible to analyze the high prevalence of children with food allergies, and the frequent and inappropriate food consumption of high calorie density foods such as soft drinks, sweets, chocolates, paçoca, pudding and / or mice and cakes. Due to the data found and based on the findings, the prevalence of food allergies has been growing in recent years, this is due to the way of eating and the lifestyle of these children since their birth.