Biodiversity and Long-Term Nutrition Through A Food-Based Approach

Abstract

At the beginning of the new millennium, we are still facing severe challenges. There are still 1 billion poor people suffering from hunger and malnutrition, while approximately 2 billion people suffer from malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. At the same time, approximately 2 billion people are overweight and/or obese, and this number is increasing in every country in the world. Food and diet are one of the important social determinants of health and well-being, but the current food system is deeply unfair and creates social injustice. Based on the experiences of the last half century and current trends, we are convinced that it has become very urgent to fundamentally change our nutrition strategy and to promote a fair, culturally appropriate and sustainable diet based on biodiversity. This is indeed a significant challenge for nutritionists