Journal of Internal Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
295(4), P. 508 - 531
Published: Oct. 23, 2023
Abstract
In
recent
decades,
global
life
expectancies
have
risen
significantly,
accompanied
by
a
marked
increase
in
chronic
diseases
and
population
aging.
This
narrative
review
aims
to
summarize
findings
on
the
dietary
factors
influencing
longevity,
primarily
from
large
cohort
studies.
First,
maintaining
healthy
weight
throughout
is
pivotal
for
aging
mirroring
benefits
of
lifelong,
moderate
calorie
restriction
today's
obesogenic
food
environment.
Second,
specific
types
or
sources
fat,
protein,
carbohydrates
are
more
important
disease
risk
mortality
than
their
quantity.
Third,
some
traditional
diets
(e.g.,
Mediterranean,
Nordic,
Okinawa)
contemporary
patterns,
such
as
plant‐based
diet
index,
DASH
(dietary
approaches
stop
hypertension)
diet,
alternate
eating
been
associated
with
lower
longevity.
These
patterns
share
many
common
components
predominance
nutrient‐rich
plant
foods;
limited
red
processed
meats;
culinary
herbs
spices
prevalent
cuisines)
while
embracing
distinct
elements
different
cultures.
Fourth,
combining
other
lifestyle
could
extend
disease‐free
8–10
years.
While
adhering
core
principles
diets,
it
crucial
adapt
recommendations
individual
preferences
cultures
well
nutritional
needs
populations.
Public
health
strategies
should
aim
create
healthier
environment
where
nutritious
options
readily
accessible,
especially
public
institutions
care
facilities
elderly.
Although
further
mechanistic
studies
human
trials
needed
better
understand
molecular
effects
aging,
there
pressing
need
establish
maintain
long‐term
cohorts
studying
culturally
diverse
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Plant-based
alternatives
(PBAs)
are
increasingly
becoming
part
of
diets.
Here,
we
investigate
the
environmental,
nutritional,
and
economic
implications
replacing
animal-source
foods
(ASFs)
with
PBAs
or
whole
(WFs)
in
Swedish
diet.
Utilising
two
functional
units
(mass
energy),
model
vegan,
vegetarian,
flexitarian
scenarios,
each
based
on
WFs.
Our
results
demonstrate
that
PBA-rich
diets
substantially
reduce
greenhouse
gas
emissions
(30-52%),
land
use
(20-45%),
freshwater
(14-27%),
vegan
diet
showing
highest
reduction
potential.
We
observe
comparable
environmental
benefits
when
ASFs
replaced
WFs,
underscoring
need
to
ASF
consumption.
PBA
scenarios
meet
most
Nordic
Nutrition
Recommendations,
except
for
vitamin
B12,
D
selenium,
while
enhancing
iron,
magnesium,
folate,
fibre
supply
decreasing
saturated
fat.
Daily
food
expenditure
slightly
increases
(3-5%)
decreases
WF
(4-17%),
being
10-20%
more
expensive
than
Here
show,
can
impact
current
meeting
nutritional
recommendations,
but
expenditure.
recommend
prioritising
diversifying
WFs
healthier
accommodate
diverse
consumer
preferences
during
dietary
transitions.
The Lancet Planetary Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(3), P. e172 - e187
Published: March 1, 2024
Comprehensive
but
interpretable
assessment
of
the
environmental
performance
diets
involves
choosing
a
set
appropriate
indicators.
Current
knowledge
and
data
gaps
on
origin
dietary
foodstuffs
restrict
use
indicators
relying
site-specific
information.
This
Personal
View
summarises
commonly
used
for
assessing
diets,
briefly
outlines
their
benefits
drawbacks,
provides
recommendations
indicator
choices
actors
across
multiple
fields
involved
in
activities
that
include
diets.
We
then
provide
assessments,
such
as
health
nutrition
experts,
policy
makers,
decision
private-sector
public-sector
sustainability
officers.
recommend
should
at
least
five
following
areas:
climate
change,
biosphere
integrity,
blue
water
consumption,
novel
entities,
impacts
natural
resources
(especially
wild
fish
stocks),
to
capture
important
trade-offs.
If
more
can
be
handled
assessment,
related
land
quantity
quality
green
consumption
used.
For
ambitious
biogeochemical
flows,
stratospheric
ozone
depletion,
energy
added.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Given
the
global
shifts
in
environmental
conditions
and
dietary
habits,
understanding
potential
impact
of
factors
body
mass
index
(BMI)
on
respiratory
diseases,
including
asthma,
is
paramount.
Investigating
these
relationships
can
contribute
to
formulation
more
effective
prevention
strategies.
The
Planetary
Health
Diet
Index
(PHDI),
a
scoring
system
that
balances
human
health
with
sustainability,
underscores
importance
increasing
consumption
plant-based
foods
while
reducing
intake
red
meat,
sugar,
highly
processed
foods.
objective
this
study
was
assess
association
between
PHDI
prevalence
asthma
mediation
effect
BMI
US
general
population.
This
utilized
data
from
32,388
participants
National
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
spanning
2005
2018.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
weighted
quantile
sum
(WQS)
regressions
were
employed
investigate
PHDI,
individual
nutrients,
asthma.
Restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
analysis
explored
linear
or
non-linear
relationship
Interaction
analyses
conducted
subgroups
validate
findings.
Mediation
performed
examine
There
significant
negative
After
adjusting
for
covariates,
every
10-point
increase
there
4%
decrease
(P
=
0.025).
Moreover,
as
increased,
trend
towards
lower
<
0.05).
WQS
showed
consistent
associations
(OR
0.93,
95%CI:
0.88,
0.98),
Fiber,
Vitamin
C,
Protein
factors.
dose-response
curve
indicated
higher
associated
prevalence.
Additionally,
significantly
positively
0.001),
decreases
increases
(β
-0.64,
P
0.001).
indicates
mediates
proportion
33.85%
results
show
strong
correlation
In
addition,
mediated
relationship.
Nature Food,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 4, 2025
Climate
change
alters
the
climatic
suitability
of
croplands,
likely
shifting
spatial
distribution
and
diversity
global
food
crop
production.
Analyses
future
potential
have
been
limited
to
a
small
number
crops.
Here
we
project
geographical
shifts
in
niches
30
major
crops
under
1.5-4
°C
warming
assess
their
impact
on
current
production
across
croplands.
We
found
that
low-latitude
regions,
10-31%
would
shift
outside
niche
even
2
warming,
increasing
20-48%
3
warming.
Concurrently,
decline
52%
(+2
°C)
56%
(+3
cropland.
However,
increase
mid
high
latitudes,
offering
opportunities
for
climate
adaptation.
These
results
highlight
substantial
latitudinal
differences
adaptation
vulnerability
system
