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O uso de Plantas Alimentícias Não Convencionais (PANCs) em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde do município de São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brasil

Resumo: Introduction: Since prehistoric times men have used plants for food purposes, nowadays, they present a subsistence option for rural communities. Unconventional food plants (PANCs) are unusual plants, without a marked reproductive chain and not easily found in supermarkets, but their consumption is important due to their high nutritional value. Experience report: In view of the wide variety of PANCs in a region of São José dos Campos, a table was established in order to encourage consumption. Discussion: This experience report brought a positive return despite not using qualitative tools to measure results, the release of the table for residents linked to the UBS of the North Zone in the municipality of São José dos Campos was beneficial and well accepted by the community. Keywords: basic health unit, disclosure, nature. Expandir Resumo Acessar Texto Completo