- Adoption of national FBDGs correlated with reduction in premature mortality of 15% on average, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of 13%.
- 98% of the national guidelines (83 out of 85) were not compatible with at least one of the global and environmental targets when universally adopted.
- 34% (n=29) were incompatible with the agenda on non-communicable diseases.
- 67%‒87% (n=57‒74) were incompatible with environmental targets, including the Paris Climate Agreement.
- Adoption of the EAT-Lancet recommendations correlated with 34% greater decreases in premature mortality, more than threefold greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and general attainment of global health and environmental targets.
Dietary guidelines need reform to meet global health and environmental goals
