Desafíos de la investigación en nutrición comunitaria

Community nutrition social participation-oriented research should be interdisciplinary, with the support of agents external to the community to promote the active participation and research process and improve the quality of life, and food security. Many studies have indicated the value of partnerships: community with academic, public and private institutions that have provided the opportunity to play its role, as in the methodological research process and the implementation and evaluation of programmes. The participation of the State to support the process to the success of the research is also needed. The school of Nutrition and dietetics at Universidad de los Andes has achieved successful experiences in community research, such as “Las agendas papa y plátano” (The Agendas Pope and banana) with the participation of six faculties and governmental bodies. Using the methodology participation - action, which allowed to encourage active participation, integration and community organization. The challenge is the interdisciplinary approach to the problem and the active participation of the community and by involving public and private institutions in the policies and strategies followed by communities in solving problems.