Análisis del cambio en la dieta mexicana: pérdida y desperdicio de alimentos en México y su impacto ambiental
Analysis of the change in the Mexican diet: Food loss and waste in Mexico and its environmental impact
Abstract
Objective: To analyze the sensitivity of the Mexican diet to changes in food loss and waste (FLW) to observe the effects on the environment. Methodology: A modeling tool called FABLE Calculator and specific data on FLW in Mexico were used, three scenarios were explored: current diet, transition diet and healthy diet, considering different levels of FLW for 2015, 2030 and 2050.Results: A healthy diet, focused on fruits, vegetables, grains and lean proteins, can improve the health of Mexicans because it provides enough calories and nutrients to cover the required daily needs. It was identified that diets and caloric consumption influence the reduction of PDA. From an environmental perspective, it was observed that adopting a healthy diet and reducing FLW contributes to reducing deforestation and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Mexico. Limitations: PDA data for Mexico is limited. Conclusions: The research highlights the importance of promoting healthy and sustainable diets, reducing FLW as a strategy to achieve the objectives of target 12.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and address future challenges of food and environmental sustainability.
Keywords:
contemporary food, food loss, food waste, FABLE Calculator, healthy diet, sustainable dietAbstract
Objective: To analyze the sensitivity of the Mexican diet to changes in food loss and waste (FLW) to observe the effects on the environment. Methodology: A modeling tool called FABLE Calculator and specific data on FLW in Mexico were used, three scenarios were explored: current diet, transition diet and healthy diet, considering different levels of FLW for 2015, 2030 and 2050.Results: A healthy diet, focused on fruits, vegetables, grains and lean proteins, can improve the health of Mexicans because it provides enough calories and nutrients to cover the required daily needs. It was identified that diets and caloric consumption influence the reduction of PDA. From an environmental perspective, it was observed that adopting a healthy diet and reducing FLW contributes to reducing deforestation and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Mexico. Limitations: PDA data for Mexico is limited. Conclusions: The research highlights the importance of promoting healthy and sustainable diets, reducing FLW as a strategy to achieve the objectives of target 12.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and address future challenges of food and environmental sustainability.
Keywords:
contemporary food, food loss, food waste, FABLE Calculator, healthy diet, sustainable dietDownloads
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