Overview

• Global adoption of the diet is linked to about a 27% lower risk of premature death and reduced rates of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
• The commission says food systems produce roughly 30% of greenhouse gases and that dietary shifts plus system changes could more than halve food-related emissions by 2050.
• The guidance outlines quantified ranges, including roughly 150g whole grains per day, 500g fruit and vegetables per day, 25g nuts per day, 75g legumes per day, red meat up to 200g per week and dairy up to 500g per day.
• The report flags stark inequities, finding the wealthiest 30% cause about 70% of food-related environmental pressures while billions cannot afford healthy diets, and it urges taxes on unhealthy products, subsidies for fruit and vegetables and tighter advertising rules.
• Investigations and the commission warn of renewed organized online campaigns against the findings, echoing coordinated attacks linked to meat and dairy interests after the 2019 report.