D.NRE.2009 - Protein foods for a sustainable diet report

Summary

Scientific evidence on dietary strategies required to shift the Australian diet within planetary boundaries for freshwater, cropland and climate change. The research describes nutrition and environmental trade-offs associated with substituting higher climate change impact.

Objectives

Compelling evidence to inform public health policy discussion about the impact of red meat and healthy eating on the environment.

Key findings

A summary of the findings for this research have been published in the following articles:
1. Ridoutt B, Baird D and Hendrie G. (2021) Diets within planetary boundaries: What is the potential of dietary change alone? Sustain Prod Consum. 28:802-810.
2. Ridoutt B, Baird D and Hendrie G. (2021) Diets within environmental limits: The climate impact of current and recommended Australian diets. Nutrients 13(4):1122.

Benefits to industry

Compelling evidence to inform public health policy discussion about the impact of red meat and healthy eating on the environment.

MLA action

Supporting evidence published in peer reviewed journals was included in reports published on the MLA Healthy Meals website.

1. Ridoutt B, Baird D and Hendrie G. (2021) Diets within planetary boundaries: What is the potential of dietary change alone? Sustain Prod Consum. 28:802-810.
2. Ridoutt B, Baird D and Hendrie G. (2021) Diets within environmental limits: The climate impact of current and recommended Australian diets. Nutrients 13(4):1122.