Abstract
The nutritional status and eating habits of the Embera Chamà indigenous people of Southwest Antioquia show the loss of knowledge related to the uses of native foods such as beans and corn rich in protein, the decrease in the production of said foods and the introduction of ultra-processed products of low nutritional value with a marked impact on their nutritional status. The objective is to contribute to the improvement of the food and nutritional security of indigenous communities through the exchange, collection, conservation, characterization and multiplication of native bean and corn seeds from their territories. The exercise is developed under a participatory action research approach with the application of qualitative research techniques. The results of this investigative process are analyzed from food autonomy and food security, finding 6 seed guardians, 10 varieties of corn and 5 varieties of beans. Of 15 materials collected, 13 were identified as traditional. In terms of food, a series of recipes are recovered that incorporate said foods as well as the utensils for their preparation. This process contributes to the communities in strengthening their ability to control their own food system, an element of food sovereignty, and thus to food and nutritional security.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Food Production and Sustainability
KEYWORDS
BIODIVERSITY, FOOD CULTURE, INDIGENOUS WOMEN, TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
