Alimentação para prevenção do câncer de mama: produção de uma tecnologia educacional

Abstract

According to the Ministry of Health, cancer (CA) derives from multiple cumulative effects, due to disordered cell growth in the presence of neoplastic agents, as normal cells multiply naturally, responding to the body's needs, cancerous grow uncontrollably, forming abnormal cells, invading and compromising organs and tissues. Nutrition can be a great ally in preventing the development of the disease, since the consumption of foods rich in fiber, vegetables, fruits and “good” fats is a preventive factor, but it can be considered a risk factor, if the consumption of processed foods, deli meats, red meat, among others, is excessive. To develop an educational technology (ET) for users of primary health care on food for the prevention of breast cancer. Review study with a qualitative approach, carried out through methodological development, divided into two stages: integrative literature review (ILR) and production of ET, which is a digital booklet. The protective factors identified were the consumption of natural or minimally processed foods, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, seasonings and spices. While the excessive consumption of red meat, whole milk and derivatives rich in fat, deli meats, soft drinks, industrialized foods are considered risk factors. After the survey and organization of significant topics, the development of the booklet was started, with easy understanding content, containing in its extension the use of images and adequate textual content. In view of what has been explained, it is essential to produce educational technologies that allow subsidizing health actions to prevent breast CA.