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Morning Knowledge Shot ???? A new study led by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that eating a healthy, sustainable diet can significantly reduce the risk of premature death and lower environmental impact. This is the first major study to directly assess the effects of following the recommendations in the 2019 EAT-Lancet report. ??The researchers named the dietary pattern outlined in the report the Planetary Health Diet (PHD), which emphasizes a variety of minimally processed plant foods and allows modest consumption of meat and dairy. ??The study analyzed health data from over 200,000 participants in the Nurses’ Health Study I and II and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study. These participants, who were initially free of major chronic diseases, completed dietary questionnaires every four years for up to 34 years. Their diets were scored based on intake of 15 food groups, including whole grains, vegetables, poultry, and nuts, to measure adherence to the PHD. ??Emphasizing minimally processed plant foods with moderate consumption of meat and dairy, the PHD has shown impressive results: ?? 30% lower risk of premature death for those in the top 10% of adherence ?? Greater adherence to the PHD was associated with reduced mortality from cancer, heart disease, and lung disease In addition: ?? 29% lower greenhouse gas emissions ?? 21% lower fertilizer needs ?? 51% lower cropland use ??The researchers emphasized that reducing land use is crucial for facilitating reforestation, which can further mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas levels. ??This study underscores the profound impact our dietary choices can have on both our health and the environment. It's inspiring to see scientific evidence backing the benefits of sustainable eating. Read the full paper here ?? or access: https://lnkd.in/dpVTxi24 *The study was published on The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - Open access supported I talk about #innovation #sustainability #health #nutrition #foodscience #foodtech

Chinese scientists have recommended a region-specific diet they say is crucial to improving eating habits in the country amid a rise in obesity and lifestyle diseases, and as a means to conserve natural and environmental resources. China in October published its first set of guidelines to standardise the diagnosis and treatment of obesity, with more than half of China's adults already overweight and obese, and the rate expected to keep rising. The government has said that healthier diets are important to treat and prevent obesity. A group of scientists from the School of Public Health at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, in China's affluent southern Guangdong province, said its study adheres to a "Planetary Health Diet" and advocates a reduced consumption of dairy products and red meat. Published in the Nature Food journal in August and reported in state media last week, the study recommended that in China's north, which is characterised by a high intake of dairy products but low consumption of vegetables, people need to eat more fruits and whole grains. In the southwest, which has a harsher environment and severe water scarcity, the region could focus on a high intake of legumes and vegetables rather than its existing very high consumption of red meat, the study said. In the east, known for its "affluent agricultural culture and developed aquaculture", a higher intake of whole grains, seafood and vegetables was recommended for its residents. China's health commission did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. The recommended diets work for the prevention of "obesity and cardio-metabolic diseases," said Liu Yan, one of the authors of the study, adding that they help reduce premature mortality and disability, and ensure nutritional requirements for residents. Not only China but also other developing nations facing similar health and environmental challenges could benefit from the roadmap for the diet, the scientists said in the study. Brent Loken, global food lead scientist for the World Wildlife Fund, said the study provided a promising way forward for developing countries, including India and Kenya. "Adopting these planetary health diet variants could serve as a viable strategy for dietary shifts in China to achieve both human health and environmental sustainability goals... with lessons translatable to other countries around the world," he said. #china #diet #nutrition #obesity #health #food #regional #society #environment #climate #sustainability #global @reuters

People who eat a healthy, sustainable diet may substantially lower their risk of premature death in addition to their environmental impact, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The researchers have named the dietary pattern outlined in the report-;which emphasizes a variety of minimally processed plant foods but allows for modest consumption of meat and dairy foods-;the Planetary Health Diet (PHD). The study found that the risk of premature death was 30% lower in the top 10% of participants most closely adhering to PHD compared to those in the lowest 10%. Every major cause of death, including cancer, heart disease, and lung disease, was lower with greater adherence to this dietary pattern. In addition, those with the highest adherence to the PHD had a substantially lower environmental impact than those with the lowest adherence. "The findings show just how linked human and planetary health are. Eating healthfully boosts environmental sustainability-;which in turn is essential for the health and wellbeing of every person on earth," said Walter Willett, corresponding author. #health https://ow.ly/PzP450SlgMs

Unhealthy dietary patterns drive $8 trillion in annual hidden costs of global #Agrifood systems: About 70% of global hidden costs stem from health impacts linked to non-communicable diseases A refined study by the FAO involving 156 countries confirms that hidden costs within global agrifood systems amount to approximately $12 trillion annually. Of this figure, around 70% ($8.1 trillion) arise from unhealthy dietary patterns and are linked to alarming non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, far exceeding the costs related to environmental degradation and social inequalities. The?State of Food and Agriculture 2024?(SOFA) details how global hidden costs are largely driven by #health hidden costs, followed by #environmental hidden costs, in more industrialized agrifood systems in upper-middle- and high-income countries. In examining health impacts, the report identifies 13 dietary risk factors. These include insufficient intake of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables; excessive sodium consumption; and high intake of red and processed meats, with notable differences across various agrifood systems. Key recommendations include: ???? Providing financial and regulatory incentives to advance the adoption of sustainable practices along the food supply chain and to limit power imbalances between agrifood systems stakeholders. ?? Promoting healthier diets by enacting policies that make nutritious food more affordable and accessible and reduce health related hidden costs. ?? Incentivizing reductions in greenhouse gas and nitrogen emissions, harmful land-use change and biodiversity loss through labelling and certification, voluntary standards and industry-wide due diligence initiatives. ?? Empowering consumers with clear, accessible information about the environmental, social and health impacts of food choices, while ensuring even vulnerable households can benefit from change. ?? Harnessing the significant purchasing power of food procurement through institutions to reshape food supply chains and improve food environments, combined with comprehensive food and nutrition education. The State of Food and Agriculture 2024 was prepared by a multidisciplinary team from the FAO, under the direction of David Laborde and Andrea Cattaneo. Research and writing team: Aslihan Arslan, Theresa McMenomy, Elisa Ranuzzi, Ahmad Sadiddin (???? ??? ?????) and Miguel Benítez Humanes. https://lnkd.in/dW2cyfuV

This new report on dietary shift combines well with a poll from the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission which states: "Four in five people (80%) believe healthy food is something everyone should be able to have, yet only 8% think it is affordable to most people." The UK's political parties need to take note and shake-up policies, subsidies and control of the corporates in charge of food distribution and sale. We need a food revolution to save ourselves and to save our environment. #Sustainability #Food #Farming #Diets #Health #Communities #Equality #Inclusion #NatureBasedServices #Biodiversity #RuralEconomies #FairPrice

??NEW?? research on the potential of dietary shift This new briefing from Food Systems & Economics Commission (FESC) shows the patterns of how & where people meet and eat have evolved to provide fast, cheap food that relies on a harmful transnational industrial food system Dietary change is crucial to reverse the global impact on health, longevity, & the environment. ??"Eat as if it will save people, societies and the planet — because it will" FESC ------ Key take outs: ??Dietary decisions impact individual health & also have far-reaching implications for the planet ???? ??Major drivers of unhealthy consumption include food environments with low availability, affordability & convenience of healthy food, as well as pervasive marketing of unhealthy foods - many of these factors are NOT controllable by individuals ??The good news - the conditions we find ourselves in are changeable with a systemic and coordinated policy plan ---- 3 areas of policy focus to support dietary shift from FESC (my builds in brackets): 1??Incentives and regulation, e.g: ??Taxation of unhealthy foods & drinks. More than 120 countries already tax these products & evidence shows benefits incl. increased revenue to reductions in child obesity (UK evidence from soft drinks industry levy) ??Reallocating agricultural subsidies away from production types that harm health and environment towards promoting healthier food e.g. palm oil, excessive **industrialised** animal-based foods ________ 2??Innovation, e.g: ??Product reformulation to reduce nutrients or foods of concern (success from elimination of trans fats well documented by WHO & we have #recipeforchange campaigning on this in UK) ??New product development – to get healthy & culturally appropriate foods to scale (so many people in my network are already smashing this one ??) ______ 3??Investment, e.g: ??Investing in infrastructure to support innovation, market development and production of healthy food to scale healthy diets for all (we also need to see investors STOP investing in harmful portfolios and practices incl. marketing unhealthy foods to children) --- Policy briefing linked in comments ??

Interesting Article! It examines the transformative potential of embracing the Planetary Health Diet during meal and snack times, showcasing how it could reduce the risk of disease by a staggering 30% later in life (when comparing the top 10% and bottom 10%). What's truly remarkable is not just the individual health benefits but also the broader impact on communities and the environment. This article underscores the importance and the urgency of implementing sustainable practices sooner rather than later. #innovation #health #sustainability

Your plate, your planet: BGU researcher reveals the hidden impact of our diets! ???? Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Prof. Danit Shahar is revolutionizing our understanding of nutrition and its far-reaching effects: ?? In Israel, high dairy consumption contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. ?? Even small dietary changes can improve obesity rates, cognitive function in older adults, and concentration. ?? Ultra-processed foods aren't just unhealthy - they're barely "food" at all! Prof. Shahar's groundbreaking research shows that when we change our diets, we're not just eating less - we're transforming our entire lifestyle. Better sleep and increased energy. "Nutrition is simply fascinating," says Prof. Shahar. "It includes everything—after all, we all eat. It connects to everyone, and is very significant from a behavioral perspective." Read more in The Jerusalem Post: https://lnkd.in/ezSVxQWw #BGUResearch #NutritionScience #SustainableEating #HealthyLiving

July AJCN: Assessments of 5510 three-day weighted dietary records of 6-17 year olds in Germany, = the 'DOrtmund Nutritional and Anthropometric Longitudinal Design' study. GHGe from meat 26%, from dairy 22%. Land Use from meat 33%, from dairy 18%. Water Use from beverages 24%, from meat 19%. Authors conclude the need and capacity for change towards more environmentally sustainable diets. #dietitian #nutritionist #sustainablediet

PROTEIN has many BENEFITS for our bodies. It is a BUILDING BLOCK of bones, muscles, cartilage, and skin. Our hair and nails are comprised mostly of protein. It is also used to REPAIR tissue, OXYGENATE the body, and MAKE ENZYMES, which aid in digesting food. This visualization from Visual Capitalist shows a breakdown of how people in different regions of the world get their protein intake. Globally, dietary composition is vastly different today than it has been for most of humans’ evolutionary past. Although historical dietary patterns have varied by time and place, most of our predecessors consumed a much GREATER DIVERSITY of foods in their diets, including a wide range of plant-based foods and a GREATER BALANCE of plant foods relative to animal-source foods. ? Diets today still vary by geography, age group and income level. However, the average per capita consumption of meat, dairy, oils and fats, and sugar has increased substantially in the past 50 years, with further increases likely. For instance, global meat production is anticipated to increase another 50% by 2050. ? Many populations globally LACK DIVERSE and/or SUFFICIENT NUTRIENT and ENERGY INTAKE and are at risk of DEFICIENCIES and/or conditions related to UNDERNUTRITION. ? Per capita consumption of unprocessed red meat has, until recently, been greatest in HIGH-INCOME COUNTRIES such as the US, Australia, and some European countries. The rates of red meat consumption in high-income countries are now plateauing. ? In comparison, intakes of red meat are increasing – and even surpassing these levels – in many MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES, indicative of food systems transitions. Rapidly emerging economies are now also becoming high consumers, particularly of beef and pork. ? On the other hand, LOW-INCOME COUNTRIES in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, for example, are among the lowest consumers of animal-source foods, including red meat. Source: Red and processed meat in the context of health and the environment: many shades of red and green. Information brief. World Health Organization, 2023 (https://lnkd.in/gPY2iW5h) Escalating HUMAN HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION CHALLENGES present many OPPORTUNITIES for #innovators, #entrepreneurs, #startups and #smallbusiness to develop SOLUTIONS to UNSUSTAINABLE DIETARY PRACTICES aimed at PREVENTION. ? WinSolutions | Winning Impact supports and invests in startups and SMEs?in #southeastasia with viable and sustainable innovations in #biodiversity, #healthyfood, #nutrition, and #healthcare spaces.