Measuring sustainable diets

Measurements of sustainable foods vary, but current indicators include ecological footprints (water, land, GHGe), packaging types and quantities, reduced food waste, and diverse food production and consumption.

References
  1. Fanzo, J., Bellows, A. L., Spiker, M. L., Thorne-Lyman, A. L., & Bloem, M. W. (2021). The importance of food systems and the environment for nutrition. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 113(1), 7-16.
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