Caracterização do estado de segurança alimentar e nutricional (SAN) em comunidades Quilombolas da Paraíba

Abstract

The study of Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) in Brazilian Quilombo Communities is essential for appropriate policy making in these populations of specific vulnerability. Despite Brazil’s considerable progress in national FNS policy and management in recent decades, regional and racial inequalities persist with regards to food insecurity. Socioeconomically vulnerable groups like traditional peoples and Quilombo Communities present greater prevalence of food insecurity compared to the national population. In the State of Paraíba, public policy makers express the need for novel data regarding the FNS status of Quilombo Communities. This study aims to characterize FNS in three Quilombo Communities located in different geographic regions in the State of Paraíba. The main objective was to characterize FNS in terms of food availability, quantity, quality and seasonality, food sovereignty, as well as the impacts of globalization on FNS patterns in Quilombo Communities. Methods of participant observation, semi structured interviews and a total of 113 household surveys in all three communities were applied. Collected data was organized and presented in the form of a scientific article. Results revealed situations of food insecurity in all three communities, as well as challenges to food sovereignty related to elements of globalization. Data produced by this general characterization of FNS will contribute to evaluations for specific realities in Quilombo Communities in the State of Paraíba, in order to devise appropriate and inclusive food policies for vulnerable populations.