Food and Nutrition

Nutrition & Sustainable Diets

12 Nutrition & Sustainable Diets: Around the globe, people are facing escalating rates of chronic diseases and nutrient deficiencies, all while grappling with limited natural resources, underscoring the critical importance of sustainable nutrition on a global scale. Sustainable nutrition involves ensuring access to healthy, nutrient-rich foods that are affordable, culturally appropriate, and environmentally responsible, while also safeguarding natural resources and supporting local communities. The concept of nutritional sustainability revolves around the ability of food systems to provide sufficient energy and essential nutrients to uphold population health without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their nutritional needs. Notably, advancements in nutritional sustainability often stem from innovations in the pet food industry, which frequently taps into alternative biomass sources and by-products from the human food chain. Transitioning to more sustainable diets and food systems is increasingly recognized as imperative, although it poses considerable challenges. According to the FAO, achieving dietary sustainability entails considerations of economic, socio-cultural, nutritional, and environmental factors.

Themes covered:

• Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Production
• Food/Nutrient Losses and Waste
• Nutrition-Driven Agriculture
• Sustainable Diets and Biodiversity
• Sustainable Diets and Food Systems
• Sustainable Solutions