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<p>Sustainable diets are pivotal for human health and environmental conservation. This study employs a corpus-based critical discourse analysis (CDA) to examine the construction of sustainable dietary practices in <i>The Cookbook in Support of the United Nations: for People and Planet</i>. Through an analysis of 75 recipes and the accompanying linguistic text, we demonstrate that the cookbook promotes a plant-forward dietary model. This approach positions vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains as the foundation of a sustainable plate, while assigning animal-based products a complementary, nutrient-dense role. A key discursive strategy is the adept fusion of sustainability and culinary appeal, achieved through the use of globally inspired condiments to reconcile environmental principles with the demand for delectable food. However, this aspirational vision is complicated by the inclusion of ingredients such as beef and dark chocolate, which create a critical tension by juxtaposing their nutritional value against their substantial environmental footprints. These inclusions challenge the cookbook’s coherent narrative and expose the complex trade-offs within sustainable food systems. In response to this dilemma, we propose integrating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and key nutritional indicators for each recipe. This enhancement would provide a transparent, contextual framework for informed decision-making, empowering readers to make nuanced choices, such as opting for smaller portions of high-impact meats or selecting certified sustainable products. This transformation would foster a more holistic and actionable public understanding of sustainable food systems, thus advancing the cookbook’s educational mission. It could also provide useful insights for improving similar books, documentaries, and programs.</p>

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Representations of sustainability in the inaugural UN-endorsed cookbook: a corpus-based critical discourse analysis

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    2026年5月16日

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  • Guofeng Wang,
  • Dandan Zhu,
  • Yingzi Qu

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Sustainable diets are pivotal for human health and environmental conservation. This study employs a corpus-based critical discourse analysis (CDA) to examine the construction of sustainable dietary practices in The Cookbook in Support of the United Nations: for People and Planet. Through an analysis of 75 recipes and the accompanying linguistic text, we demonstrate that the cookbook promotes a plant-forward dietary model. This approach positions vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains as the foundation of a sustainable plate, while assigning animal-based products a complementary, nutrient-dense role. A key discursive strategy is the adept fusion of sustainability and culinary appeal, achieved through the use of globally inspired condiments to reconcile environmental principles with the demand for delectable food. However, this aspirational vision is complicated by the inclusion of ingredients such as beef and dark chocolate, which create a critical tension by juxtaposing their nutritional value against their substantial environmental footprints. These inclusions challenge the cookbook’s coherent narrative and expose the complex trade-offs within sustainable food systems. In response to this dilemma, we propose integrating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and key nutritional indicators for each recipe. This enhancement would provide a transparent, contextual framework for informed decision-making, empowering readers to make nuanced choices, such as opting for smaller portions of high-impact meats or selecting certified sustainable products. This transformation would foster a more holistic and actionable public understanding of sustainable food systems, thus advancing the cookbook’s educational mission. It could also provide useful insights for improving similar books, documentaries, and programs.