Identifying Future Study Designs and Indicators for Somatic Health Associated with Diets of Cohorts Living in Eco-Regions: Findings from the INSUM Expert Workshop

  • 0Department of Functional and Organic Food, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland.

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Summary

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Assessing health impacts of organic diets in Eco-Regions requires advanced methods. Combining traditional health markers with emerging indicators like the microbiome offers a comprehensive approach to understanding diet and health in sustainable communities.

Area Of Science

  • Environmental Health
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background

  • Food environments and diets significantly impact human health.
  • Eco-Regions promote sustainable food systems and communities.
  • Quantifying health outcomes in these sustainable territories remains under-researched.

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