Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE), water footprint and nitrogen loss associated with food consumption among adults: findings from the updated LEBANese natiONal food consumption survey (LEBANON-FCS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lebanon is grappling with numerous environmental challenges, including water scarcity, landfill waste, deforestation, and rising air pollution. Food choices significantly influence global greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts, making it crucial to evaluate the environmental footprints (EFPs) of Lebanon's current dietary habits. This study aimed to assess food consumption patterns and their EFPs among a nationally representative sample of Lebanese adults.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from May to September 2022, involving 444 Lebanese adults aged 18 to 64 years. The sample was representative, and participants were distributed across the eight Lebanese governorates. Sociodemographic and medical data were collected via a questionnaire, f

SUBMITTER: Hoteit M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11771036 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature