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The Food Forum of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reviewed the current and emerging knowledge on the concept of sustainable diets within the field of food and nutrition. The workshop explored sustainable diets and relevant impacts for cross-sector partnerships, policy, and research. Workshop presenters discussed how sustainable diets influence dietary patterns, the food system, and population and public health.
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On August 1 and 2, 2018, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine hosted a public workshop in Washington, DC, on sustainable diets, food, and nutrition. Workshop participants reviewed current and emerging knowledge on the concept of sustainable diets within the field of food and...
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An ad hoc committee will plan and convene a 1.5-day public workshop that will review the current and emerging knowledge on the concept of sustainable diets within the field of food and nutrition. Broadly, the workshop agenda will explore sustainable diets and relevant impacts for cross-sector partnerships, policy, and research. Workshop presenters may also discuss how sustainable diets could impact dietary patterns, the food system, and population and public health. The workshop could also address research gaps, advances in knowledge, and innovation.
The ad hoc committee will define the specific topics to be addressed, develop the workshop agenda, and select and invite speakers and discussants. After the workshop, proceedings of a workshop---in brief and full proceedings of the presentations and discussions at the workshop will be prepared by a designated rapporteur in accordance with institutional guidelines.
Contributors
Committee
Connie Avramis
Member
Adam Drewnowski
Member
Jessica Fanzo
Member
Kate J. Houston
Member
Pamela Starke-Reed
Member
Parke E. Wilde
Member
Sponsors
Department of Health and Human Services
Other, Federal
Private: For Profit
Staff
Heather D. Cook
Lead
Major units and sub-units
Health and Medicine Division
Lead
Food and Nutrition Board
Lead