Report Says UK is Lagging Behind in the Transition to Sustainable Diets, Outlines Four Solutions
The UK the authorities recently made public a national strategy called the “Good Food Cycle” , which aims to promote healthier eating, stronger food security, and greener supply chains.
“Clear action needs to be taken in the UK to lessen the burden on the National Health Service, improve children’s nutrition, slash greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen the country’s economy and food security,”
That said, ProVeg UK explains the country is currently lagging behind other European nations when it comes to promoting healthy, climate-friendly food. The food awareness organisation has just published a policy briefing detailing how the UK could adopt best practice approaches from other countries and incorporate them into the “Good Food Cycle” strategy.
One thing it doesn’t do — yet — is to lean into the facts about the need for a substantial transition towards plant-based protein sources in order to meet environmental goals.” Photo: Ella Olsson on Pexels Calls to action The ProVeg policy briefing lays out four calls to action for the UK administration: Update national dietary guidelines to encourage the consumption of plant-rich foods and reduce meat consumption. Require supermarkets to report the proportion of plant-based vs. animal-based protein on shelves.
Ensure schools, hospitals and other public settings provide healthy, plant-rich meals.
- Who: Good Food Cycle · ProVeg UK · Action Plan · Plant-Based Foods
