Healthy and Climate-Friendly Eating Patterns in the New Zealand Context.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global food system is driving both the climate crisis and the growing burden of noncommunicable disease. International research has highlighted the climate and health co-benefit opportunity inherent in widespread uptake of plant-based diets. Nevertheless, uncertainty remains as to what constitutes healthy and climate-friendly eating patterns in specific world regions.

Objectives

Using New Zealand as a case study, this research investigates the extent to which potential contextual differences may affect the local applicability of international trends. It further examines the potential for demand-end avenues to support a transition toward a healthier, more climate-friendly food system in New Zealand.

Methods

A New Zealand-specific life-cycle assessment (L

SUBMITTER: Drew J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7015541 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature