PROMOTION OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION IN ADOLESCENTS: CASE STUDIES PROMOÇÃO DO CONSUMO DE FRUTAS E VERDURAS EM ADOLESCENTES: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA PROMOCIÓN DEL CONSUMO DE FRUTAS Y HORTALIZAS EN ADOLESCENTES: ESTUDIOS DE CASO

Objective: to report the experience in the focus of nutritional education for adolescents, aimed at promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Method: a descriptive study, type case studies, experienced in 2012, with 24 adolescents from a public school in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais/Southeastern Brazil. The activities took place in two phases: the first phase consisted of nutritional diagnosis and the second in conducting the activities of nutritional intervention. This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee, case No. 0292. Results: an anthropometric analysis showed prevalence of 8,3 % of overweight and 12,5 % of obesity among teenagers. it was found that most teenagers consumed once a week fruits (41,7%) and vegetables (45,8%). In relation to feeding behavior there was prevalence in the pre contemplation stage, for fruit (58,3%) and vegetables (37,5%) consumption. Conclusion: intervention activities can be carried promising to change the food habits of adolescents and promote health. It is suggested that the improvement of future interventions, targeting the continuation of this research. Descriptors: Adolescent; Feeding Behavior; Nutritional Intervention.