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  • Environmental science and public health
  • Human ecology and sustainability

Background:

  • Human food systems have evolved through agricultural, industrial, and digital ages, leading to population growth and ecosystem degradation.
  • Climate change and ecological dysfunction are exacerbated by a growing mismatch between human health and the environment.
  • Humans are intrinsically ecological beings, dependent on nature for health, yet many experience 'nature-deprivation'.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of evolving food systems on human health and ecological balance.
  • To examine the challenges posed by population growth and environmental pressures on future food production and consumption.
  • To evaluate the role of 'Personalised Nutrition' versus public health strategies in addressing malnutritional problems.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of historical trends in food systems, population growth, and environmental impact.
  • Analysis of the human-environment interface, including physiological and ecological dependencies.
  • Critical assessment of 'Personalised Nutrition' and public health interventions for food insecurity, quality, and equity.

Main Results:

  • Historical food system transitions correlate with population explosion and ecosystem degradation.
  • Projected population growth (over 9 billion by 2050) poses an unsustainable demand on planetary resources.
  • Future food systems may face reduced biodiversity, energy imbalance, and altered social eating habits.
  • 'Personalised Nutrition' offers limited clinical benefits but is not justifiable for public health due to ethical, risk, and sustainability concerns.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing multidimensional malnutritional problems requires integrated local, regional, and global actions.
  • Preventing further ecosystem degradation is crucial for sustainable food systems and human health.
  • Public health initiatives must focus on education, sustainable livelihoods, and respectful discourse on food's role in society.