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health-and-medicine48 minutes ago•3 min saved

Food-Systems Lens Links Western Diet and Binge Drinking to Rapid Fatty Liver Progression

A UVM PhD candidate physician studies how a Western-style diet with binge drinking accelerates fatty liver disease using a mouse model that mirrors human patterns; findings show rapid progression from fatty liver to inflammatory disease within about 12 weeks, especially in males, with no FDA-approved treatment—emphasizing prevention through food-system changes like greater access to minimally processed foods and reduced high-sugar products, while also exploring sex differences and dietary fat sources. The work underscores a systems-level approach to a medical problem and has earned the Graduate Research Excellence Award.

via The University of Vermont|

#alcohol #diet #fatty-liver-disease

world4 months ago•5 min saved

A planet-friendly plate: redesigning diets to stay within Earth's limits

A Nature World View by Johan Rockström argues that feeding people within planetary boundaries requires bold policies to adopt a planetary health diet: a plant-rich pattern from the 2025 EAT–Lancet Commission that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes and whole grains with limited red meat and modest poultry/fish. Current diets drive ~30% of global greenhouse gases and 70% of freshwater use; unhealthy diets kill ~15 million people annually, and only ~1% of people live within planetary boundaries. The diet is adaptable to many cuisines and provides all essential nutrients, but urgent policy changes are needed to curb ultra-processed foods and align nutrition with Earth's limits.

via Nature|

#climate-change #environment #food-systems

environment2 years ago•7 min saved

"Bats: Guardians of Mezcal, Rice, and Avocado Under Threat"

Bats play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems and food systems by providing natural pest control, pollination, and seed dispersal for various crops such as agave, pecans, and fruits. However, bats are facing threats from habitat destruction, disease, and climate change. Efforts to protect bats include planting bat-friendly gardens, building bat houses, and advocating for bat conservation to ensure the sustainability of food production and ecosystems.

via The Guardian|

#agriculture #bats #conservation

climate-change2 years ago•3 min saved

"Food's First Net Zero Plan Urges Rich World to Reduce Meat Consumption"

The United Nations' Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) is set to release the first comprehensive plan to align the global agrifood industry with the Paris climate agreement. The plan, expected to be published during the COP28 summit, will urge developed nations to reduce their meat consumption while encouraging developing countries to improve their livestock farming practices. Food systems contribute to about one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, with livestock farming being a major source of methane, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. The FAO's plan, although non-binding, aims to inform policy and investment decisions and accelerate the food industry's climate transition. The guidance on meat consumption is intended to send a clear message to governments, even though politicians in wealthier nations tend to avoid policies that influence consumer behavior. The FAO's plan will also address issues such as weather adaptation, food waste, and fertilizer use, and will be rolled out in three parts over the next few years.

via Yahoo Finance|

#climate-change #fao #food-systems

climate-change3 years ago•2 min saved

John Kerry's Climate Crusade Takes Aim at Agriculture.

John Kerry, the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, emphasized the need to address the agriculture sector's emissions, which alone create 33% of the world's total greenhouse gas emissions. He called for reducing those emissions to be "front and center" in the quest to defeat global warming and touted climate smart agriculture as a potential solution. The global food system generates about 18 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year, equivalent to 34% of total worldwide emissions. In the US, agriculture alone generates about 10% of total greenhouse gas emissions. The AIM for Climate Summit brought together public and private sector officials pursuing climate-focused innovation in agriculture and food systems.

via Fox News|

#agriculture #climate-change #climate-smart-agriculture