Manual fotográfico digital de alimentos locales para escolares: Preparaciones y porciones

Abstract

Abstract: The study developed a "Digital Photographic Manual of Local Foods for Schoolchildren" in Loja, Ecuador, for children ages 6 to 11. This material seeks to promote good eating habits and value local food culture. It includes nutritional information and a guide for those involved in children's education. Foods from the region were researched and categorized, creating recipes and portions tailored to children's energy needs, based on standards from the FAO, WHO, and the Ecuadorian Ministry of Public Health. Essential micro and macronutrients were also calculated, using the "Table of Chemical Compositions of Foods" from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Finally, a draft was created and submitted for validation and then revised, resulting in the final product, the manua.