biostudies-literatureStewart CNational Institute for Health Research (NIHR)Wellcome Truste699-e708https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8515514biostudies-literatureUnknown5(10)<h4>Background</h4>High meat consumption, particularly red meat and processed meat, negatively affects our health, while meat production is one of the largest contributors to global warming and environmental degradation. The aim of our study was to explore trends in meat consumption within the UK and the associated changes in environmental impact. We also aimed to identify any differences in intake associated with gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and year of birth.<h4>Methods</h4>Our study aimed to describe consumption of red, white, and processed meat within the UK, using data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey rolling programme (2008-09 to 2018-19), and the associated changes in environmental impact. Meat consumption was based on disaggregated meat data, from 4 day food The Lancet. Planetary healthTrends in UK meat consumption: analysis of data from years 1-11 (2008-09 to 2018-19) of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey rolling programme.PMC8515514205212/Z/16/ZStewart CPiernas CJebb SACook BfalseTrends in UK meat consumption: analysis of data from years 1-11 (2008-09 to 2018-19) of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey rolling programme.<h4>Background</h4>High meat consumption, particularly red meat and processed meat, negatively affects our health, while meat production is one of the largest contributors to global warming and environmental degradation. The aim of our study was to explore trends in meat consumption within the UK and the associated changes in environmental impact. We also aimed to identify any differences in intake associated with gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and year of birth.<h4>Methods</h4>Our study aimed to describe consumption of red, white, and processed meat within the UK, using data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey rolling programme (2008-09 to 2018-19), and the associated changes in environmental impact. Meat consumption was based on disaggregated meat data, from 4 day food 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 Oct2025-04-18T17:28:42.966Z2025-02-19T00:19:07.454ZS-EPMC85155143462747410.1016/S2542-5196(21)00228-X