Abstract:
This is a qualitative study whose objective was to analyze the perception of rural extension workers on food and nutrition education in their work practice. The understanding and the structure of meanings of the Food and Nutrition Education were considered under three areas: recognition and non-recognition of Food and Nutrition; Food and Nutrition Education as one of the themes of the "social" dimension; Food and Nutrition Education as a synonym for Food and Nutrition Security.
Key words:
food and nutrition education; rural development; food and nutrition security