Review

Sustainable Dietary Patterns and Alternative Food Sources

Volume: 3 Number: 2 May 1, 2025
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Sustainable Dietary Patterns and Alternative Food Sources

Abstract

Sustainable nutrition ensures optimal dietary intake by evaluating the life cycle of foods and their environmental impacts, aiming to meet current needs without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to do the same. It is characterized by low greenhouse gas emissions, minimal water footprint, efficient energy and land use, and reduced food waste. Sustainable dietary models, which have become increasingly important in the face of rising food demand and climate change challenges, include the Mediterranean Diet, Nordic Diet, DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet, Double Pyramid Model, Flexitarian Diet, EAT-Lancet Commission Reference Diet, and Vegetarian and Vegan diets. Alternative protein sources such as algae, insects, and cultured meat are also significant. Algae offer sustainability through ocean use but have unclear metabolic impacts. Insects are efficient and environmentally friendly but require safety assessments. Cultured meat promises environmental benefits but faces cost and acceptance hurdles. Promoting sustainable eating habits requires a collective effort and is a shared responsibility towards our planet and ourselves.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Nutritional Science, Public Health Nutrition

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

May 1, 2025

Submission Date

August 23, 2024

Acceptance Date

October 19, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 3 Number: 2

APA
Aksoy, A. S. (2025). Sustainable Dietary Patterns and Alternative Food Sources. Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal, 3(2), 154-180. https://doi.org/10.61535/bseusbfd.1537888
AMA
1.Aksoy AS. Sustainable Dietary Patterns and Alternative Food Sources. BSEU-FHSJ. 2025;3(2):154-180. doi:10.61535/bseusbfd.1537888
Chicago
Aksoy, A. Semra. 2025. “Sustainable Dietary Patterns and Alternative Food Sources”. Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal 3 (2): 154-80. https://doi.org/10.61535/bseusbfd.1537888.
EndNote
Aksoy AS (May 1, 2025) Sustainable Dietary Patterns and Alternative Food Sources. Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal 3 2 154–180.
IEEE
[1]A. S. Aksoy, “Sustainable Dietary Patterns and Alternative Food Sources”, BSEU-FHSJ, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 154–180, May 2025, doi: 10.61535/bseusbfd.1537888.
ISNAD
Aksoy, A. Semra. “Sustainable Dietary Patterns and Alternative Food Sources”. Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal 3/2 (May 1, 2025): 154-180. https://doi.org/10.61535/bseusbfd.1537888.
JAMA
1.Aksoy AS. Sustainable Dietary Patterns and Alternative Food Sources. BSEU-FHSJ. 2025;3:154–180.
MLA
Aksoy, A. Semra. “Sustainable Dietary Patterns and Alternative Food Sources”. Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal, vol. 3, no. 2, May 2025, pp. 154-80, doi:10.61535/bseusbfd.1537888.
Vancouver
1.A. Semra Aksoy. Sustainable Dietary Patterns and Alternative Food Sources. BSEU-FHSJ. 2025 May 1;3(2):154-80. doi:10.61535/bseusbfd.1537888

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