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Objective. Identify the use of traditional foods through the quantification of the main regional foods that are consumed and propose a dish of totonac good eating was proposed.
Methodology. A semi-structured survey was used in 328 households in the municipality of Filomeno Mata, Veracruz, Mexico. The “Dietary Diversity Score at home” was used in addition to a section to obtain information on the regional foods they consume daily.
Results. The families recognized a total of 35 products of plant and animal origin that are produced in the place. On average, each household interviewed included 7 of the foods reported in their daily diet.
Limitations. To improve and apply the proposal of the well-eating dish, some important elements must be taken into account such as: age, sex, height, physical activity or physiological state, among other indications
Conclusions. Registered foods are connected to the culture of the area and open a guideline for the generation of different strategies for the use of these resources, such as the Totonac plate of well-eating.