Abstract
Objective: 1) To analyze the consumption of school meals and the eating habits of schoolchildren; 2) Check the importance of the Nutritionist in the view of the students. Methods: The study presented a descriptive exploratory character through the collection of information in the school environment. The sample consisted of 50 students aged 10- 15 years, predominantly female (62%). Results: Regarding the consumption of school meals, 50% said they consume daily, 22% sporadically according to the menu and 24% do not consume the snack. A worrying factor was that 54% of students who prefer snacks bought out of school, while only 28% prefer school meals. 52% of the students understand that the Nutritionist plays an important role in the quality of school meals. But a significant majority (70%) understand the importance of nutrition supervised by Nutritionists. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the snack needs to be revised from the point of view of supply and adherence. A more fruitful work of the Nutritionist and the school is necessary in the awareness of the students, so that they prioritize more and more the food through the snack.