Environmental News Network - Lower-Carbon Diets Aren’t Just Good for the Planet, They’re Also Healthier

Details: By University of Michigan; 24.Jan

A new study examining the carbon footprint of what more than 16,000 Americans eat in a day has good news for environmentally conscious consumers: diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier.

Julie Swatson

A new study examining the carbon footprint of what more than 16,000 Americans eat in a day has good news for environmentally conscious consumers: diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier.

The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan and Tulane University, is the first to compare the climate impact and nutritional value of U.S. diets using real-world data about what Americans say they are eating.

The paper is scheduled for online publication in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition on Jan. 24.

“We hope these findings will help the public and policymakers recognize that improving diet quality can also help the environment,” said study co-author Martin Heller of the U-M Center for Sustainable Systems at the School for Environment and Sustainability.

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Lower-Carbon Diets Aren’t Just Good for the Planet, They’re Also Healthier