Relação entre as responsabilidades do nutricionista e seu real papel dentro de uma empresa de alimentos e bebidas: percepções dos gestores de UAN’S

Abstract

In Brazil, the regulation of the profession of nutritionist occurred on April 24, 1967, Law No. 5,276, which provides for the profession of nutritionist, regulates its exercise and gives other measures. In this context, understanding the importance of the effective performance of the nutritionist in feeding and nutrition units, this article aimed to show the perceptions of the managers of different UAN'S on the field of action of the professional nutritionist and relate it to their role within their company. The study is characterized as field research and involved the managers of 10 commercial establishments in the food and beverage sector in the city of Natal-RN, chosen for convenience. The results show that the managers seek the professional nutritionist in order to guarantee hygienic-sanitary quality of the food produced and thus provide greater security to the consumer. The entrepreneur in the food sector must invest in the safe processes of production and standardization of the products and service. That only a specialized professional like the Nutritionist can offer. Regardless of the form of hiring.