Schools as drivers of food education: Stakeholder perceptions on unconventional food plants in Serra Negra da Mantiqueira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Key Points

• Findings indicate a strong interest in incorporating unconventional food plants into educational curricula, enhancing food education.
• Key evidence includes feedback from diverse stakeholders, highlighting the positive impacts observed in local community engagement—66% supported including such plants.
• Observational analysis across local schools emphasizes how unconventional food plants can be integrated into food education programs.
• This study suggests enhancing food education could promote sustainability and community engagement through local practices.