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This paper describes the methods, strengths, and limitations of available data sources for estimating U.S. meat and protein consumption.
Adoption of the ‘planetary health diet’ has different impacts on countries’ GHG emissions
This brief demonstrates the importance of considering the impact of dietary shifts at country levels to accurately inform climate change mitigation policy and actions.
Climate solutions: shifting diets and reducing wasted food
This brief is a letter written for the Talanoa Dialogue explaining the ‘where we are’, ‘where we want to go’, and ‘how we get there’ of global food systems change.
Commercial weight-loss diets, greenhouse gas emissions and freshwater consumption
This study presents findings on the potential influence of popular weight loss diet plans’ guidance on food-related climate and water footprints\
Considering plant-based meat substitutes and cell-based meats: A public health and food systems perspective
This review explores key public health, environmental, animal welfare, economic, and policy implications related to the production and consumption of plant-based meat substitutes and cell-based meats, compared to farmed meat.
Country-specific dietary shifts to mitigate climate and water crises
This study measures the climate and freshwater impacts of nine plant-forward diets in comparison to typical consumption patterns across 140 countries.
Dairy and plant-based milks: Implications for nutrition and environmental health
We compare the retail sales, nutrition, health and environmental impacts of dairy and plant-based milks and identify knowledge gaps for future studies.
Evaluation of the Meatless Monday campaign at NewYork-Presbyterian
The NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP) Hospital launched Meatless Monday in four cafeterias in 2018 in partnership with their NYPBeHealthy and NYPGreen campaigns to reduce meat consumption among hospital employees.
Implementing Meatless Monday in food service operations
This report summarizes an evaluation of best practices for implementing Meatless Monday in food service operations.
Legumes as a sustainable source of protein in human diets
This brief summarizes findings on the pros and cons of increasing legume production and consumption to meet rising global protein demand.