Food-based indices for the assessment of nutritive value and environmental impact of meals and diets: A systematic review protocol
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study reviews methods for assessing the nutritional and environmental impact of meals and diets. It aims to inform future food labelling to promote healthier, sustainable eating patterns.
Area Of Science
- Nutritional Science
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
Background
- Current food systems negatively impact human and planetary health.
- Food labelling, particularly front-of-pack nutrition labels, influences consumer choices.
- There's a growing need to integrate environmental impact information into food labelling.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify and review existing food-based indices for assessing the nutritive value and environmental impact of meals and diets.
- To understand the methods and characteristics of these indices.
- To inform the development of future food labelling strategies.
Main Methods
- Systematic review protocol following PRISMA-P 2015 guidelines.
- Registered with PROSPERO (ID: CRD42024537149).
- Focus on identifying indices for meals and diets, not just individual food products.
Main Results
- The review will categorize existing indices for combined nutritional and environmental assessment.
- It will detail the methodologies used in creating these indices.
- Variations in index creation and application will be highlighted.
Conclusions
- Findings will enhance understanding of combined nutritional and environmental assessment measures for meals and diets.
- Results will guide researchers, businesses, and policymakers in developing effective food labelling.
- The study supports the goal of promoting healthy and sustainable dietary choices.
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