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Reducing the Environmental Impact of Dietary Choice: Perspectives from a Behavioural and Social Change Approach.
- Source :
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Journal of Environmental & Public Health . 2012, p1-7. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Climate change is recognised as a significant public health issue that will impact on food security. One of the major contributors to global warming is the livestock industry, and, relative to plant-based agriculture, meat production has a much higher environmental impact in relation to freshwater use, amount of land required, and waste products generated. Promoting increased consumption of plant-based foods is a recommended strategy to reduce human impact on the environment and is also now recognised as a potential strategy to reduce the high rates of some chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. Currently there is a scant evidence base for policies and programs aiming to increase consumption of plant-based diets and little research on the necessary conditions for that change to occur and the processes involved in such a change. This paper reviews some of the environmental and health consequences of current dietary practices, reviews literature on the determinants of consuming a plant-based diet, and provides recommendations for further research in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16879805
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Environmental & Public Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 84667825
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/978672