Aproveitamento integral dos alimentos como tecnologia social na Amazônia: enfoque na gestão de resíduos sólidos e na saúde pública

Abstract

The Amazon region is mostly Brazilian and due to its international dimension and difficult access, it demands several efforts from citizens and public institutions for the preservation of its nature and food security for its population. The Integral Use of Food is a key part in this aspect which, in addition to contributing to solid residue management, used as Social Technology, can promote the development of this region using knowledge, science and technology; citizenship and democracy participation; social dimension and social relevance, which are the principles of the technology in question. Therefore, the aim of this study was to perform a literature review on the Integral Use of Food as a social technology, aiming to reduce the waste and contribute to food security for the Amazon population. This is a narrative review study. The search method was an electronic search of articles in the "Capes Journals Platform" and "INPA Repository" using the keywords "Integral Use of Food" and "Amazon", to identify the studies performed in the region relating the theme with Social Technology concept. In the survey carried out on digital platforms, only one study was found bringing the Integral Use of Food as Social Technology in the Amazon. It was also discussed the importance of implementing projects bringing this theme to improve the quality of life of this population and to disseminate in scientific circles, so they will serve as a mirror for the formulation of new public policies and improvement of new researches.