Meat Consumption and Sustainability

Parlasca, Martin C.; Qaim, Matin

doi:10.1146/annurev-resource-111820-032340

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“…This field of research has made its way into such top-tier journals as Science ( 1 , 2 ), Nature ( 3 , 4 ), and The Lancet ( 5 , 6 ). Despite broad scientific consensus on the urgency of shifting away from meat-heavy diets—first and foremost in high-income countries—in many western countries today’s consumption of (red and processed) meat is much higher than recommended ( 7 ), and on a global scale is meat consumption projected to rise in the upcoming decade ( 8 , 9 ). Although meat-reduced (flexitarian) diets are slowly but gradually becoming more mainstream in various countries ( 10 ), and many consumers consider meat reduction as part of a healthy and sustainable diet ( 11 ), a large portion is not particularly willing to decrease their meat consumption ( 10 , 12 ).…”

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Comparing meat abstainers with avid meat eaters and committed meat reducers

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Dagevos

2022

Front. Nutr.

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Shifting our eating patterns toward less animal-based and more plant-based diets is urgently needed to counter climate change, address public health issues, and protect animal welfare. Although most consumers agree that these are important topics, many consumers are not particularly willing to decrease the meat intensity of their diets. In supporting consumers to shift their diets, it is important to understand consumers’ attitudes, motivations, and preferences related to meat consumption and to take differences across consumers on these aspects into account. This study aims to in-depth research meat abstainers (vegetarians and vegans), and to explore how and to what extent they differ from avid meat eaters and committed meat reducers in terms of their (1) socio-demographic characteristics, (2) attitudes and norms, (3) food choice motives, and (4) food preferences and behavior. A survey has been conducted among a representative sample of Dutch adults. Comparisons show that meat abstainers (N = 198) differ from committed meat reducers (N = 171) and avid meat eaters (N = 344) on the four included categories of variables. In terms of demographics, we largely confirm the stereotype of vegans and vegetarians being highly educated females. In attitudes and norms, large differences exist with meat abstainers being least pro-meat and avid meat eaters being most pro-meat. Food choice motives confirm this, with meat abstainers valuing animal welfare and a good feeling higher than committed meat reducers and avid meat eaters. Finally, differences across the groups are most pronounced in terms of their food preferences and consumption, with a much higher appreciation of plant-based protein sources among meat abstainers, a high appreciation of non-meat animal-based proteins across committed meat reducers and a high appreciation of meat products among avid meat eaters. This shows that although differences across the groups are gradual and expected, in terms of reduction motivations and preferences of protein sources the three groups (frequent meat consumption-meat reduction-meat avoidance) are very distinct, which makes it unlikely to expect big shifts from one group to another in the short term.

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Comparing meat abstainers with avid meat eaters and committed meat reducers

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Dagevos

2022

Front. Nutr.

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“…Exponential increase in the volume of publications contributing to this area is related to new global trends which involve several dimensions of sustainability, including economic, social, environmental, health and animal welfare issues. Although the specific reasons for increased interest in alternative proteins are multifaceted and may differ between countries and cultures, several studies have attributed this finding to the growing concern with health, animal welfare and the environment on the part of consumers (Parlasca and Qaim, 2022).…”

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Innovations and developments in single cell protein: Bibliometric review and patents analysis

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BackgroundGlobal demand for food products derived from alternative proteins and produced through sustainable technological routes is increasing. Evaluation of research progress, main trends and developments in the field are valuable to identify evolutionary nuances.MethodsIn this study, a bibliometric analysis and search of patents on alternative proteins from fermentation processes was carried out using the Web of Science and Derwent World Patents Index™ databases, using the keywords and Boolean operators “fermentation” AND “single cell protein” OR “single-cell protein.” The dataset was processed and graphics generated using the bibliometric software VOSviewer and OriginPro 8.1.ResultsThe analysis performed recovered a total of 360 articles, of which 271 were research articles, 49 literature review articles and 40 publications distributed in different categories, such as reprint, proceedings paper, meeting abstract among others. In addition, 397 patents related to the field were identified, with China being the country with the largest number of publications and patents deposits. While this topic is largely interdisciplinary, the majority of work is in the area of Biotechnology Applied Microbiology, which boasts the largest number of publications. The area with the most patent filings is the food sector, with particular emphasis on the fields of biochemistry, beverages, microbiology, enzymology and genetic engineering. Among these patents, 110 are active, with industries or companies being the largest depositors. Keyword analysis revealed that the area of study involving single cell protein has included investigation into types of microorganisms, fermentation, and substrates (showing a strong trend in the use of agro-industrial by-products) as well as optimization of production processes.ConclusionThis bibliometric analysis provided important information, challenges, and trends on this relevant subject.

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“…Besine Dayalı Beslenme Rehberleri'nin güncellenmesi ve uyumlaştırılmasında beslenme değişimini sağlama olanağının bulunduğu bildirilmiştir (2,6,9,10…”

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Dünya’da ve Türkiye’de Besine Dayalı Beslenme Rehberleri: Sürdürülebilir Beslenme Yaklaşımı ve G20 Ülkeleri

Pekcan

2023

J Nutr Diet

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Sağlıklı (optimal) beslenme tartışmasız bireylerin ve toplumların sağlık, iyilik hali, ekonomik büyüme ve refahı için önem taşımaktadır. Sağlıklı beslenmeye erişim temel insan hakkıdır. Sağlıklı diyete erişim sürdürülebilir besin sistemlerine bağlıdır. Ayrıca iyileştirilmiş ve geliştirilmiş beslenme böylece Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Hedefleri’nin (Sustainable Develeopment Goals- SDGs) tümüne erişimde temel ögedir. Bireyin ve toplumun sağlıklı beslenme konusunda eğitimi ve bilinçlendirilmesi yaşam döngüsü boyunca gereklidir. Kanıta dayalı bilimsel verilere dayalı, ülke koşullarına uygun besine dayalı beslenme rehberleri bireyin ve toplumun sağlıklı besin seçimleri yapmasına, sağlıklı beslenmesine yardımcı olmaktadır. Besine dayalı rehberler ülke koşullarına, bölgesel farklılıklara uygun olmalı, sürdürülebilir beslenmeyi dikkate almalıdır. EAT-Lancet Komisyonu, 2019 yılında sürdürülebilir besin sistemlerinin desteklenmesi için politika yapıcılara, gıda sanayine ve topluma “gezegen sağlığı diyeti”ni önermiştir. Bu beslenme modeli ile az işlenmiş, bitkisel besinlerden (tam tahıl, meyve ve sebze, kurubaklagil ve sert kabuklu yemişlerden, balık) zengin, orta düzeyde hayvansal besin içeren, doymamış yağ ve eklenmiş şekerin sınırlandırıldığı bir diyet önerilmektedir. Bu doğrultuda birçok G20 ülkelerinin rehberlerinin kronik hastalıklar, iklim değişikliğinin olumsuz sağlık ve çevresel etkilerini önlemek üzere düzenlenmesi bir gereklilik olarak önemsenmekte ve bu doğrultuda ülke rehberlerinin gözden geçirilmesi önerilmektedir. Türkiye Beslenme Rehberi (TÜBER) 2015 ve TBSA 2022’de güncellenme sürecinde ülkenin beslenme durumu ve sorunları, kültürel yapısı, beslenme alışkanlıkları dikkate alınmış ayrıca sağlıklı sürdürülebilir beslenme de TBSA 2022’de hedefler arasında yer almıştır. Bu derlemenin amacı Dünya’da ve Türkiye’de Besine Dayalı Rehberlerin irdelendiği uluslararası yayınları dikkate alarak ulusal Beslenme Rehberi’mizin geldiği önemli aşamayı vurgulamaktır.

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Meat Consumption and Sustainability

Cited by 171 publications

References 141 publications

Comparing meat abstainers with avid meat eaters and committed meat reducers

Comparing meat abstainers with avid meat eaters and committed meat reducers

Innovations and developments in single cell protein: Bibliometric review and patents analysis

Dünya’da ve Türkiye’de Besine Dayalı Beslenme Rehberleri: Sürdürülebilir Beslenme Yaklaşımı ve G20 Ülkeleri

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