Consumo de ultraprocessados entre povos indígenas no Brasil: uma revisão sistematizada

Abstract

The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature, seeking to identify studies that investigated the dietary profile of indigenous peoples in Brazil, with a view to identifying the consumption and/or acquisition of ultra-processed foods. In May 2024, a search was conducted in the PubMed, Web of Science, CAPES Theses and Dissertations Catalogs, and Scopus databases. A total of 98 studies were found, and after exclusions, 7 studies remained for analysis. Only the North (28.6%) and Northeast (14.3%) regions developed studies during the database search period; the remaining studies were at the national level (57.1%). Six studies recorded the consumption of ultra-processed foods in the population evaluated. One of the studies verified food acquisition at the household level and, although they did not specifically investigate the purchase of ultra-processed foods, they indicated that 96.4% of households had food purchased through purchase. Thus, the data obtained demonstrate the inclusion of ultra-processed foods in the diet of the indigenous population in the country. It is essential to implement public policies that consider their cultural particularities and expand their food sovereignty with a view to improving the nutritional and health profile of these peoples, who are at a great disadvantage when compared to non-indigenous people.

Palavras-chave: Indigenous Peoples; Food Consumption; Industrialized Foods; Public Policy.