APLICAÇÃO DO JOGO "DESAFIO DO EQUILÍBRIO ALIMENTAR" COMO FERRAMENTA DE LETRAMENTO EM SAÚDE SOBRE OBESIDADE E DIABETES AO PÚBLICO DE INCLUSÃO DA APAE

Nadja Ferreira Rabelo de Melo; Franciele da Silva Araújo; Yasmin dos Santos Almeida; Gabriel Souza dos Santos; Gustavo do Carmo Brito; Paulo Henrique Queiroz Vieira

doi:10.21680/2178-6054.2026v22n1ID42563

Authors

Nadja Ferreira Rabelo de Melo State University of Southwest Bahia (UESB), Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil / Department of Natural Sciences - DNS https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4734-1382
Franciele da Silva Araújo Graduanda no Curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas. Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB), Campus Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4800-7926
Yasmin dos Santos Almeida Graduanda no Curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas. Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB), Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brasil.
Gabriel Souza dos Santos Graduando no Curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas. Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB), Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0424-1346
Gustavo do Carmo Brito Graduando no Curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas. Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB), Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brasil.
Paulo Henrique Queiroz Vieira Graduando no Curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas. Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB), Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21680/2178-6054.2026v22n1ID42563

Abstract

Abstract: This experience report describes an extension activity focused on food education for children, emphasizing the prevention of obesity and diabetes. The intervention used playful food models and gamified strategies to support the recognition of food groups and to encourage healthier choices. The activity introduced basic concepts of nutrition and metabolic health in an accessible manner, highlighting the role of balanced eating in glycemic control and in preventing insulin resistance. Children showed high engagement, improved food identification skills, and increased awareness of health-protective habits. The experience demonstrates the value of playful educational strategies as preventive tools in school settings.

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Author Biographies

Nadja Ferreira Rabelo de Melo, State University of Southwest Bahia (UESB), Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil / Department of Natural Sciences - DNS

Undergraduate Degrees: Biological Sciences (Potiguar University, UnP, Natal/RN). Bachelor's Degree in Law (FAINOR) and Gastronomy (UNIFTC). Specialist in Nutritional Biochemistry (UFRN) and Master's in Biochemistry (UFRN). PhD from the Graduate Program in Health Sciences/Unimontes/INPES. Professor of Higher Education, Associate Professor rank, Full-time Dedication, level A. Assigned to the Department of Natural Sciences, State University of Southwest Bahia-UESB. Coordinator of the Chemistry Laboratory II - Biochemistry (UESB). Coordinator of the Extension Project: Inclusive Health Literacy: Multisensory Strategies for Obesity and Diabetes Prevention at APAE, public notice 212/2025, extension action approved by Ordinance No. 809, dated October 13, 2025.