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Assessment of Social Transmission of Food Preferences Behaviors

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Food consumption trends and drivers.

John Kearney¹

¹Department of Biological Sciences, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), Dublin, Eire. john.kearney@dit.ie

Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences

|August 18, 2010

Summary

Global food consumption is shifting towards diversified diets, impacting health worldwide. This trend, driven by factors like trade liberalization and urbanization, necessitates integrated agricultural and health policies for sustainability.

Area of Science:

Global food systems and public health.
Nutritional epidemiology and policy analysis.

Background:

Dietary patterns are undergoing significant global shifts, moving from staple foods to more diverse diets.
These dietary changes are linked to substantial health consequences, particularly in rapidly transitioning economies.
The 'nutrition transition' is associated with increased rates of obesity and chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Purpose of the Study:

To review global and regional food consumption trends and projections to 2050.
To identify key drivers influencing these dietary consumption patterns.
To examine the health implications of changing food consumption.

Main Methods:

Review of global and regional food availability data and consumption trends.

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Analysis of socio-demographic factors, urbanization, and food industry marketing as drivers.

Examination of trade liberalization policies and their impact on dietary patterns and health outcomes.

Main Results:

Observed major shifts in global dietary patterns towards diversification.
Identified significant health consequences, including the 'nutrition transition' with rising obesity and chronic diseases.
Highlighted the role of urbanization, marketing, and trade policies in facilitating these changes.

Conclusions:

Future food policies require a holistic approach integrating agricultural and health sectors.
Coherent and sustainable policies are essential to benefit agriculture, human health, and the environment.
Addressing the drivers of dietary shifts is crucial for mitigating negative health impacts.