Topic Editors
Ways to Achieve Healthy and Sustainable Diets, 2nd Edition
Topic Information
Dear Colleagues,
The relationship between food and the three main pillars of sustainability (social, economic, and environmental sustainability) has always existed, but it is currently becoming more visible. Alongside increasing environmental degradation and scarcity of natural resources, undernutrition in its different forms affects thousands of individuals worldwide, highlighting food inequalities in the most vulnerable populations. Food choices represent a complex process that reflects methods of food consumption and production. An individual's dietary patterns impact the main domains of sustainability and quality of life. In this sense, dietary choices must be thought of as a collective act, and a healthy diet can only materialize by understanding feeding and food complexity. As a basic human right, food must be accessible, sufficient, nutritious and safe; respect cultural habits; and originate from sustainable production systems, among others. With the aim of achieving this human right and making healthy eating accessible, research must be strategically designed to stimulate public policies and other government policies, while private actions may also be adopted to ensure that adequate diets are affordable. By developing a collective awareness of healthy food choices, this pathway can be transformed. Communities and food environments also play an important role in this regard. Menu planning must encompass all the principles of healthy and sustainable eating. Thus, it can be used for health promotion in several types of food services, from which many people eat their daily meals . It is also important to consider nutritional education and external influences, such as the media, in constructing food choices. The joint action of actors involved in forming conscious individuals committed to healthy eating will strengthen the guarantee of the right to food access. In this sense, this Topic proposes to publish research that supports the promotion of collective awareness focused on healthy and sustainable food choices. Actions regarding different aspects of food, especially those concerning more vulnerable individuals, should be widely discussed to create solutions focused on protecting life, health and the planet. Therefore, this Topic aims to summarize state-of-the-art research and practices related to achieving healthy and sustainable diets. The Topic includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Food as a human right;
- Food choice;
- Food quality;
- Food literacy;
- Sustainable diets;
- Menu management;
- Quality of life;
- Nutritional education.
Dr. Renata Puppin Zandonadi
Prof. Dr. Verônica Cortez Ginani
Topic Editors
Keywords
- quality of life
- food quality
- food literacy
- food safety
- food security
- sustainability
- food choices
- food purchase
Participating Journals
| Journal Name | Impact Factor | CiteScore | Launched Year | First Decision (median) | APC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beverages
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3.0 | 4.7 | 2015 | 24.9 Days | CHF 1800 | Submit |
Dietetics
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1.8 | - | 2022 | 25.8 Days | CHF 1200 | Submit |
Foods
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6.0 | 10.3 | 2012 | 14.8 Days | CHF 2900 | Submit |
Nutrients
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5.8 | 10.2 | 2009 | 15.8 Days | CHF 2900 | Submit |
Obesities
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1.6 | 1.9 | 2021 | 21.6 Days | CHF 1200 | Submit |
Sci
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4.1 | 5.4 | 2019 | 28.2 Days | CHF 1400 | Submit |
Sustainability
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4.1 | 8.9 | 2009 | 16.9 Days | CHF 2400 | Submit |
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