Communicating food-based dietary guidelines culturally sensitive? A comparative argumentation analysis of the German and Brazil dietary guidelines

DOI zum Zitieren der Version auf EPub Bayreuth: https://doi.org/10.15495/EPub_UBT_00009376
URN to cite this document: urn:nbn:de:bvb:703-epub-9376-3

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Helmus, Imke ; Bartelmeß, Tina:
Communicating food-based dietary guidelines culturally sensitive? A comparative argumentation analysis of the German and Brazil dietary guidelines.
In: Frontiers in Communication. Vol. 10 (2025) . - 1570885.
ISSN 2297-900X
DOI der Verlagsversion: https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomm.2025.1570885

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Abstract

Objective: To examine the cultural appropriateness and argumentation structure of food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) in Germany and Brazil, with the aim of identifying areas for improvement to better align with sociocultural contexts and enhance their impact on dietary choices and public health. Design: A comparative study utilizing the concepts of cultural health communication and culturally sensitive argumentation to analyze the communication materials of FBDGs in both countries. Setting: The analysis focuses on the national FBDGs and associated communication strategies employed in Germany and Brazil. Participants: The study examines how FBDG materials are communicated to policymakers and the general public in Germany and Brazil, without direct participant involvement. Results: The Brazilian Dietary Guidelines (BDGs) show a more complex and culturally sensitive argumentation structure than the German Dietary Guidelines (GDGs). They incorporate multi-layered reasoning and culturally rooted examples, aligning dietary recommendations closely with Brazilian food traditions and social norms. In contrast, the GDGs emphasize scientific authority and offer more straightforward, less culturally embedded arguments. This highlights the BDGs’ stronger alignment with local values and practices.

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Item Type:	Article in a journal
Keywords:	Brazil; communication; argumentation analysis; culture; food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs); Germany
DDC Subjects:	300 Social sciences > 300 Social sciences, sociology and anthropology
Institutions of the University:	Faculties > Faculty of Life Sciences: Food, Nutrition and Health Faculties > Faculty of Life Sciences: Food, Nutrition and Health > Juniorprofessur Ernährungssoziologie > Juniorprofessur Ernährungssoziologie - Juniorprof. Dr. Tina Bartelmeß Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Life Sciences: Food, Nutrition and Health > Juniorprofessur Ernährungssoziologie
Language:	English
Originates at UBT:	Yes
URN:	urn:nbn:de:bvb:703-epub-9376-3
Date Deposited:	02 Jun 2026 14:01
Last Modified:	02 Jun 2026 14:01
URI:	https://epub.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/9376

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