Modeling the Effect of Environmentally Sustainable Food Swaps on Nutrient Intake in Pregnant Women.

ABSTRACT: Food production greatly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), but there remain concerns that consuming environmentally sustainable foods can increase the likelihood of nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy. We identified commonly consumed foods of pregnant women and determined the effect of their replacement with environmentally sustainable alternatives on nutrient intake and measures of environmental sustainability. Dietary intake data from 171 pregnant women was assessed and foods that contributed the most to energy and protein intake were identified. Of these, foods producing the highest GHG emissions were matched with proposed environmentally sustainable alternatives, and their impact on nutrient provision determined. Meats, grains, and dairy products were identified as im

SUBMITTER: Wang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8537316 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature