Sustainable Diets: Powering the Future of Food and Planetary Health

Dear Colleagues,

A sustainable diet is based on the human requirement for nutrients. Beyond individual nutrition, a sustainable diet encompasses the interconnectedness of social, economic, human, and planetary health. To address the urgent global challenges linked to current consumption patterns—including climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion—an immediate transition is necessary. There is a need to move toward models of consumption and production that ensure the long-term sustainability of resources, the environment, and human health.

This critical transition requires multidimensional approaches: the adoption of resilient plant-based diets that contain the appropriate proportions of plant and animal foods, maintaining health and preventing diet-related diseases, drastic reductions in food loss and waste, and the development of robust guidelines that empower the population with the necessary knowledge for sustainability. Achieving these goals requires advancing interdisciplinary research in areas like nutrition, food sector innovation, and the circular bioeconomy. This progress, combined with the creation of evidence-based policies, will guide our society towards a sustainable path of nutrition.

We invite researchers to submit original articles and reviews that contribute to this essential dialogue. This Special Issue seeks to synthesize cutting-edge knowledge and explore innovative solutions for the transformation of food systems. Your contribution is vital to shaping the future of healthy and sustainable consumption.

Prof. Dr. Vicente Martín
Guest Editor

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