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International Journal of Nutrology
Review
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1695714
Submitted: 03-06-2022
Published: 03-06-2022

Future Food: Sustainable Diets for Healthy People and a Healthy Planet

Unilever R&D Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen, the The Netherlands
Unilever R&D Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen, the The Netherlands
Unilever R&D Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen, the The Netherlands
Unilever Brazil, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
sustainable diet sustainable nutrition environmental impact animal foods food system guidelines diet transformation

Abstract

The current food system is associated with poor health outcomes, food insecurity, and significant environmental damage. While, globally, more than enough food calories are produced than theoretically needed, this does not guaranty a good quality diet for all. At the same time, the environmental pressures of the current food system threaten several planetary boundaries, which define the environmental limits within which humans can safely operate. This narrative review gives a brief overview of the shortcomings of the current food system regarding its impact on nutrition, health, and the environment. It outlines recent advancements in the development of guidelines for a healthy and sustainable diet and discusses options on how to realize such a dietary transformation, involving all stakeholders in the food value chain.

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How to Cite

Wiseman, S. A., Dötsch-Klerk, M., Neufingerl, N., & Martins, F. de O. (2022). Future Food: Sustainable Diets for Healthy People and a Healthy Planet. International Journal of Nutrology, 12(1), 23–28. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1695714