Manual fotográfico digital de alimentos y preparaciones locales para preescolares

Abstract

Abstract: Malnutrition presents itself in various forms and can affect the same person, family, or population group, which is known as the triple burden of malnutrition: overweight/obesity, undernutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies. Lack of knowledge about healthy eating is one of the main causes affecting preschoolers, compounded by a lack of nutritional guidelines, which leads to the adoption of unhealthy habits and, consequently, to the risk of nutritional diseases. The objective of this research was to design a digital photographic manual of locally consumed foods and preparations for children between 2 and 5 years of age, to be used as a food and nutrition education tool. The study employed a logical framework approach using a methodology that combined qualitative techniques, such as direct observation and a literature review, to determine food availability, allowing for the establishment of recommended portions and preparations, and quantitative techniques such as the calculation of energy and nutritional content. The manual was validated by child nutrition professionals and pediatricians, who evaluated its applicability, resulting in the final Digital Photographic Manual.