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Strategies for achieving healthy, sustainable, and equitable dietary transitions

  • Yi Yang
  • , David Tilman
  • , Marc F. Bellemare
  • , Jessica Fanzo
  • , Carola Grebitus
  • , Kelly L. Haws
  • , Mario Herrero
  • , Susan A. Jebb
  • , David R. Just
  • , Allen S. Levine
  • , David Julian McClements
  • , Ole G. Mouritsen
  • , Rachel Pechey
  • , Christopher B. Barrett

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Abstract

The industrialization of global food systems has led to dietary changes that harm both health and the environment. if global food systems are to meet the needs of a growing population for healthy, environmentally sustainable, and affordable diets, substantial changes will be required. in this review, we synthesize growing empirical evidence on the complexity of factors that influence consumer dietary and farmer production choices, especially the roles of public and private entities that shape food environments. We outline promising interventions to help facilitate beneficial global dietary transitions, including research and development for product innovation, regulation of food environments, and food assistance and food-as-medicine programs. Understanding and aligning the motives and incentives of various food system actors is essential to achieve improved health, environment, and equity outcomes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)37-43
Number of pages7
JournalScience
Volume392
Issue number6793
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2 2026

Bibliographical note

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  3. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  4. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article
  • Review

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