Dietary Change and Global Sustainable Development Goals

Food production for human consumption is a leading cause of environmental damage in the world and yet over two billion people suffer from malnutrition. Several studies have presented evidence that changes dietary patterns across can lead to win-win outcomes social sustainability complement ongoing technological policy efforts improve efficiency agricultural production. However, existing been compiled “silos” by large range researchers several disciplines using different indicators. The aim this quantitative review bring together knowledge on heterogeneity current how transition toward healthy diets countries aid progress multiple global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We first summarize nutritional quality, economic cost, footprint 150 Next, we which shifts regions help achievement SDG2 (Zero hunger), SDG3 (Good health wellbeing), SDG 6 (Clean water sanitation), SDG13 (Climate action), SDG14 (Life below water), SDG15 land). Finally, briefly discuss enable shift sustainable identify research data gaps need be filled through future efforts. Our analysis reveals change necessary all as each one has unique priorities action items. For such Sub-Saharan Africa South Asia, increased intake nutrient dense foods needed address deficiency essential nutrients like folate, potassium, vitamin A. North America Europe, shifting more plant-based would healthier simultaneously reduce per capita footprints. results useful policymakers designing country-specific strategies adoption behaviors food industry ensure supply items customized with regions' need.