Abstract
This paper presents data gathered in 2024 from a sample of Spanish-language picture books available in a library in Mexico City. The types of foods depicted in the books were catalogued and analyzed. The results are discussed in terms of what foods the books present to children, and how, regarding the messages conveyed about what is normal and desirable to consume. The types of foods presented in the books are compared to what types of foods are commonly eaten in Mexico. The discussion includes considerations of the nutritive value of the depicted foods. Also addressed is the books’ surprisingly low frequency of Mexican food staples, coupled with a high frequency of foods more commonly eaten in the United States and Canada.
Presenters
Lara DescartesProfessor, Family Studies and Human Development, Western University, Ontario, Canada Josette Rosenzweig Espinal
Doctoral Student, Spanish and Portuguese, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Health Promotion and Education
KEYWORDS
Children, Content Analysis, Food Environment, Food Messages, Media, Picture Books
