Abstract

GONZALEZ VALENCIA, Daniela Guadalupe; ORTEGA VELEZ, María Isabel  and  GRIJALVA HARO, María Isabel. School breakfast program in Sonora. An account of experiences and new challenges. Estud. soc [online]. 2016, vol.26, n.48, pp.165-189. ISSN 0188-4557.

The objective was to analyze the development and results of the School Breakfast Program (SBP) in Sonora and discuss future challenges. Methodology: Analyze and discuss the results of SBP in Sonora (1997-2011), published in three articles, three master theses and technical reports provided to System for Integral Family Development (DIF)-Sonora. Results: Monitoring and evaluation of SBP has allowed consistent changes with the needs of the participants and the resources available and does not constitute a risk factor to develop obesity. Limitations: It is necessary, however, nutrition education in school and home settings to achieve sustainable changes in dietary and physical activity practices. Conclusion: The monitoring process and institutionalization of SBP in Sonora, allows adequate organizational environment for the development of a nutrition education program conducive to obesity prevention.

Keywords : contemporary food; School Breakfast Program; overweight; obesity; children; Mexico.