Raquel Vidal Blanco

Raquel Vidal Blanco is a researcher affiliated with the University of Salamanca, working in the Department of Sociology and Communication under the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her current research focuses on food-related inequalities in adolescence, particularly analyzing how social and educational environments influence dietary behaviors.

• Graduated in Sociology (University of A Coruña) with an Extraordinary End-of-Degree Award
• Master's in Research in Education, Cultural Diversity, and Community Development (University of A Coruña)
• Master's in Research in Education, Cultural Diversity, and Community Development (University of Santiago de Compostela)

Raquel's research spans sociology of food, health disparities, and educational technologies. Her recent work examines adolescent nutrition through qualitative studies, emphasizing social determinants and chronic disease risks. She actively contributes to the 'Food and Inequality in Adolescents' project (ADA) in Madrid and Bilbao educational centers.

Scientific achievements include her Extraordinary End-of-Degree Award in Sociology. Her 2023 publication synthesizes qualitative insights on adolescent eating behaviors, highlighting intersections between education, health, and socioeconomic factors.