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New report: What we eat matters for our health and for the planet too
On 19 May 2016, a new study by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Food Climate Research Network (FCRN) makes the case for addressing sustainability and climate change when promoting good nutrition. The “Plates, Pyramids, Planet” report evaluates government-issued food guidelines from across the…
May 27, 2016 - Last update: February 10, 2023
On 19 May 2016, a new study by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Food Climate Research Network (FCRN) makes the case for addressing sustainability and climate change when promoting good nutrition. 
The “Plates, Pyramids, Planet” report evaluates government-issued food guidelines from across the globe, looking in particular at whether they make links to environmental sustainability in addition to promoting good eating habits.
The report finds that more than 80 governments – just over a third of all countries in the world– already issue advice to their citizens in the form of food based dietary guidelines: short, science-based, practical and culturally appropriate messages that guide people on healthy eating and lifestyles. Their numbers are growing, including in low and middle income countries.
Despite these encouraging developments, however, most governments have yet to issue national dietary advice, and this lack is particularly apparent in low income countries – only five countries in Africa have such guidelines. And most existing guidelines still fail to consider the environmental impacts of dietary choices.
Learn more and download “Plates, Pyramids, Planet”.
About FAO
FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger. It helps countries to modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all. FAO focuses special attention on developing rural areas, home to 70 percent of the world’s poor and
hungry people. For more information visit: www.fao.org or follow FAO on Twitter @FAOnews
About the FCRN
The Food Climate Research Network is an interdisciplinary and international network operating at the intersection of food, climate, and broader sustainability issues. Its mission is to foster the informed dialogue and critical thinking needed to build mutual understanding and collective action on food systems sustainability. For more information visit www.fcrn.org.uk or follow FCRN on Twitter @FCRNetwork
