The reorganization of the assistance model of the Brazilian National Health System (SUS) is a permanent challenge and the adequate professional training is one of the hindrances for a comprehensive health care. The goal of this study is to analyze the experiences of curricular reform in undergraduate courses in Nutrition in public and private Universities, which have adopted the necessities of the SUS as a main drive for the professional training. Nine undergraduate courses were analyzed and the results were organized in four action axes, i.e.: cooperation with health services; praxis; integral approach to knowledge and; articulation with academic research and extension projects. Government inductor strategies have been supporting the interlocution among the academic institutions and health services and have been facilitating an adequate insertion of students in health services. Broad pedagogical reformulations mainly in public universities gave rise to structural changes. Nevertheless, some difficulties remain, such as the articulation of the academic staff with others health areas at the same institution; pedagogical training programs for the academic staff; participation of health professionals on the planning of teaching learning process.
Key words:
Capacity Building; Nutritionist; Brazilian Health National System