The Implications of Agricultural Trade and Market Developments for Food Security

Abstract

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Potential impact of dietary changes on the triple challenge facing food systems

“…Conversely, changes toward healthier diets and more sustainable food systems could contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Goal 2 in particular, and the Paris Agreement (Willett et al, 2019[10]). In particular, dietary guidelines at both the national 4 and the global levels recommend consuming a variety of foods, including 1 In this paper, kilocalories and calories will be used interchangeably. 2 An additional burden associated with malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, is not part of this analysis.…”

“…3 While overnourishment is the most important (but not only) factor underpinning overweight and obesity, it will be used interchangeably in this paper. 4 http://www.fao.org/nutrition/education/food-based-dietary-guidelines.…”