Plant-Based Dietary Patterns for Human and Planetary Health

Nutrients

Francesco P. Cappuccio¹  Joshua Gibbs¹ 

[1] WHO Collaborating Centre for Nutrition, Division of Health Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7LA, UK;

关键词: plant-based diet;    planetary health;    human health;    sustainability;    chronic disease prevention;   

DOI  :  10.3390/nu14081614

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The coronavirus pandemic has acted as a reset on global economies, providing us with the opportunity to build back greener and ensure global warming does not surpass 1.5 °C. It is time for developed nations to commit to red meat reduction targets and shift to plant-based dietary patterns. Transitioning to plant-based diets (PBDs) has the potential to reduce diet-related land use by 76%, diet-related greenhouse gas emissions by 49%, eutrophication by 49%, and green and blue water use by 21% and 14%, respectively, whilst garnering substantial health co-benefits. An extensive body of data from prospective cohort studies and controlled trials supports the implementation of PBDs for obesity and chronic disease prevention. The consumption of diets high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, fish, and unsaturated vegetable oils, and low in animal products, refined grains, and added sugars are associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality. Meat appreciation, health concerns, convenience, and expense are prominent barriers to PBDs. Strategic policy action is required to overcome these barriers and promote the implementation of healthy and sustainable PBDs.

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