Research about “sustainable diets” and connecting our food and agriculture system to climate change and environmental degradation and human health.
Resources: Sustainable Food Systems
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REFERENCES: EFFECTS OF INDUSTRIAL ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ON ENV’T/ HUMAN HEALTH
The below is a body of evidence around the Impacts of Industrial Animal Agriculture’ on environment and climate change & the benefits of more Plant-forward eating patterns on human and planetary health
REFERENCES: BENEFITS OF ORGANIC/REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE ON HUMAN HEALTH & ENV’T
The case for the effects of organic/regenerative agriculture/agroecology on soil health, environment/climate and human health (including human gut microbiome)
REFERENCES FOR “BETTER MEAT”/ HUMANE ANIMAL AGRICULTURE
Making the case for “Better Meat” and human animal agriculture
REFERENCES: ROLES FOR DIETITIANS/NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS/HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS FOR IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE DIETS/FOOD SYSTEMS
Papers highlighting the role of Dietitians/Nutrition Professionals/Healthcare Providers in food system transformation
REFERENCES AND RESOURCES: SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
Making the case for Sustainable Seafood & Regenerative Ocean Agriculture
ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADDRESS AND TRANSFORM THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM
These organizations are treasure troves of information, free resources, reports and learning opportunities. If you want to start somewhere, I recommend checking out World Wildlife Fund, World Resources Institute, Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, Healthcare without Harm, and Heal Food Alliance.
Consumer-friendly Articles, Talks & Videos on Sustainable Diets and Sustainable Food Systems
These are consumer-friendly articles about sustainable food systems and diets that are from well-respected institutions and have solid references to back up claims.
REFERENCES FOR THE IMPACT OF PESTICIDES ON HUMAN HEALTH
Research on the Impact of Pesticides on Human Health
REFERENCES FOR THE IMPACT OF PESTICIDES ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Research on the Impact of Pesticides on The Environment
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