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O aumento da população humana e a consequente pressão exercida
pelos sistemas alimentares desafiam a saúde e o meio ambiente, cujo
impacto se reflete, entre outros, ao nível das alterações climáticas
associadas ao aquecimento global, exploração de recursos naturais e
da perda de biodiversidade. Entre os fatores que mais contribuem para
esse impacto está a produção de proteínas de origem animal, como a
carne vermelha e os lacticínios. Neste sentido, urge uma transformação dos sistemas alimentares, sendo que esta transformação deverá
ser sustentada numa avaliação dos impactos de fontes alternativas
de proteínas, quer na saúde quer na sustentabilidade. Este artigo tem
como principal objetivo discutir os desafios colocados aos sistemas alimentares e a necessidade de avaliar o impacto destes, à luz do projeto ALTERNATIVA (Alternative sources of protein in European diets –
integrating risk-benefit for health and sustainability) como uma ferra menta para o desenvolvimento sustentável nas diferentes vertentes –
ambiental, social e económica, através de uma metodologia que reúne
e combina conhecimentos em avaliação do risco-benefício (ARB) de
alimentos e a avaliação da sustentabilidade. A utilização de abordagens holísticas, como a que está a ser aplicada no projeto ALTERNATIVA
com o objetivo de fornecer ferramentas inovadoras para apoiar decisões sobre as futuras dietas, é fundamental para minimizar os efeitos
dos desafios atuais tentando garantir alimentos seguros, economicamente justos, acessíveis, dietas nutricionalmente adequadas e saudáveis com menores impactos ambientais.
The growth of human population and the consequent pressure exerted by food systems challenge health and the natural environment, whose impact is reflected, among others, in terms of contribu tion to climate change associated with global warming, exploitation of natural resources and loss of biodiversity. Among the major contributors to this impact is the production of proteins of animal origin, such as red meat and dairy. Therefore, the need of transforming food systems is urgent and should be supported by assessing the overall health impact of alternative protein sources considering also sus tainability aspects. Our main objective is to discuss the challenges posed to food systems and the need to assess their impact under the umbrella of the ALTERNATIVA (Alternative sources of protein in Euro pean diets – integrating risk-benefit for health and sustainability) as a tool for sustainable development in different aspects – health, environmental, social and economic, through a methodology that brings together and combines knowledge in risk-benefit assessment (RBA) and sustainability assessment. The use of holistic approaches, such as the one being applied in the ALTERNATIVA project aiming to provide innovative tools to support decisions about the future diets, is fundamental to minimize the effects of the current challenges trying to guarantee secure, economically fair, affordable, nutritionally adequate and healthy diets having lower environmental impacts.
The growth of human population and the consequent pressure exerted by food systems challenge health and the natural environment, whose impact is reflected, among others, in terms of contribu tion to climate change associated with global warming, exploitation of natural resources and loss of biodiversity. Among the major contributors to this impact is the production of proteins of animal origin, such as red meat and dairy. Therefore, the need of transforming food systems is urgent and should be supported by assessing the overall health impact of alternative protein sources considering also sus tainability aspects. Our main objective is to discuss the challenges posed to food systems and the need to assess their impact under the umbrella of the ALTERNATIVA (Alternative sources of protein in Euro pean diets – integrating risk-benefit for health and sustainability) as a tool for sustainable development in different aspects – health, environmental, social and economic, through a methodology that brings together and combines knowledge in risk-benefit assessment (RBA) and sustainability assessment. The use of holistic approaches, such as the one being applied in the ALTERNATIVA project aiming to provide innovative tools to support decisions about the future diets, is fundamental to minimize the effects of the current challenges trying to guarantee secure, economically fair, affordable, nutritionally adequate and healthy diets having lower environmental impacts.
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Keywords
Sistemas Alimentares Sustentabilidade Proteína Fontes Proteicas Alternativas Avaliação do Impacte em Saúde Saúde Ambiental Impacto na Alimentação Riscos e Benefícios Dietas Sustentáveis
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Boletim Epidemiológico Observações. 2023 janeiro-abril;12(33):78-84
Publisher
Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP
