LINGUA LITERA : journal of english linguistics and literature
Vol 11 No 1 (2026): Vol 11 No 1 (2026): Lingua Litera: journal of English Linguistics and Literature

WHO'S GLOBAL NUTRITION CAMPAIGN ON INSTAGRAM: VISUAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND STRENGTHENING DIGITAL NUTRITION LITERACY

Yeyep Natrio (Universitas Perintis Indonesia)
Wilda Laila (Universitas Perintis Indonesia)
Yensasnidar Yensasnidar (Universitas Perintis Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study investigates how the World Health Organization (WHO) uses visual communication strategies on Instagram to promote global dietary risk reduction and enhance digital nutritional literacy within the community. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the study analyzes 13 infographics posted by @who from August 2025 to May 2026, selected through purposive sampling. The data analysis combines the qualitative framework of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña with multimodal discourse analysis based on Kress and van Leeuwen's Visual Grammar. Results indicate that WHO effectively employs flexible and causal visual grammar to clarify complex macronutrient issues, such as using engaging imperative sentences to promote reduced sugar and salt intake. Additionally, the study reveals a transition in WHO's Instagram role from serving as a digital info board to functioning as a policy advocacy platform, encouraging health taxes at the national level. This research highlights that successful health promotion depends on visual adaptations that reduce psychological resistance from digital audiences while fostering their ability to critically evaluate nutritional information online.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

stba1

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Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Focus and Scope Jurnal Lingua Litera aims to spread conceptual thinking or ideas, review and the research findings obtained in the field of English Linguistics and Literature. Jurnal Lingua Litera focuses on the issues of English Linguistics and Literature involving : • Linguistic • English ...