The pedagogical training for nutrition professors from two higher education institutions in Goiânia

To describe how the nutritionist faculty training process is organized in undergraduate programs in Nutrition. A descriptive qualitative quantitative study, conducted with nutritionist faculty at two universities. Were used: a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. Most of those surveyed trained as teachers through live experience, and most did not have initial didactic-pedagogical training. The obstacles mentioned were related to the absence of such training, having repercussions on how to deal with students and with the respondents' own internal difficulties. Those working in the Public Institution of Higher Education have an exclusive commitment, more qualifications, are more involved in activities related to education, and recognize that prior didactic-pedagogical training would facilitate the educator's practice.