Abstract
This The study assessed the work process of the professionals of an Extended Health of the Family Center (Núcleo Ampliado de Saúde da Família, in Portuguese) in Primary Health Care regarding the establishment of collective educational activities for the promotion of a healthy and proper diet. We used the qualitative approach method, based on a pilot study of a randomized and controlled community trial, with the participation of six professionals. The interviews followed a semi-structured script. Content analysis was employed to reveal the meanings of the speeches of the participants. Three categories emerged: integration of the team as the driving force of the work process; liberating education and engagement as the guiding axes for the implementation of collective activities regarding healthy eating; and challenges to the implementation of educational activities on healthy eating. The results show that the group methodology recommended by the Brazilian Ministry of Health is a good strategy for the organization and management of the work process. Moreover, it boosted the integration of the work force of professionals from different categories, resulting in the strengthening of the team in the practice of interdisciplinarity and in the development of collective spaces for exchanges, care and empowerment of the assisted individuals.
promotion of health; education in health; diet; primary health care