Survey conducted among migrants going through the "Central de Triagem e Encaminhamento (CETREN)" in S. Paulo City, Brazil: III. Nutritional aspects

Abstract

The present study is a recall qualitative alimentary survey on consumption of rich sources of vitamin A and carotene as well as foodstuffs consumed daily by migrants in transit through the "Central de Triagem e Encaminhamento", in S. Paulo, SP, Brazil. Consumption of sources of carotene or vitamine A was divided into: null, occasional and frequent. The foodstuffs usually consumed were classified according to the Region from which the migrants came. In conclusion the feeding habits of the migrants were considered unsatisfactory as regards sources of Vitamin A and carotene.