Diet Quality & Diversity
Sociocultural

Heritage diets have important health benefits and policy implications, review finds

SOURCE: News Medical & Life Sciences
| 2024

This article reviews the displacement of traditional cultural diets by processed foods, particularly in the US. It assesses the health benefits of Latin American, Asian, and African diets which are plant-centered and calling for more research to be done to these benefits.

1 - Beginner | 5 minutes

Dig into this resource:

Additional resources:

Nutrition
Diet Quality & Diversity
Planetary

The Role of Seafood Consumption in Child Growth and Development

National Academies | 2024

The National Academics of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are studying the effects of seafood consumption on child…

1 - Beginner | Half day

Eating Better | 2023

Resource that summarizes the collaborations that are being fostered in Europe in trying to advocate for healthier…

2 - Intermediate | 1 hour

food + planet 4d logo with banner

Sustainable Diet

Resource Center

Continue exploring the four dimensions that have an essential role to play as we transform our food systems.

Find more resources:

Explore the scientific and policy foundations of sustainable nutrition using our guided resource library. Use the colored buttons to choose or return to a topic.

Turn knowledge into action with these essential resources.