Abstract:
The concept of sustainability is maintaining the ability to be permanent while ensuring the continuity of diversity and productivity. The term 'Sustainable Development' was first defined in the Brundtland Report. The Brundtland Report is published by the World Commission on Environment and Development of the United Nations. Brundtland report is also called as 'Our Common Future'. Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Life depends on natural resources and natural resources can run out. Sustainability can be achieved by creating a balance between nature and people: this balance can be achieved through good education, right guidance and right choices. Sustainability of optimal health and well-being is possible with the sustainability of optimal nutrition. FAO defines sustainable nutrition as respecting and protecting biodiversity and ecosystem, accessible, economically feasible and affordable besides optimizing sustainable resources. Environmental impact of sustainable diet is low, sustainable diet supports healthy living for present and future generations and provides food and nutrition security.
Sustainable Diet concept is affected by climate change and the Increase in world population. Red meat has the highest environmental impact per serving of food produced; therefore plant-based nutrition is recommended to protect from climate change. Likewise, red meat has the most impact on water footprint. Mediterranean and Nordic Diets can be given as examples of sustainable nutrition models. Mediterranean Diet is a balanced, healthy diet and has many beneficial effects on ilnesses. In many studies, the positive effects of adherence to the Mediterranean diet, which is a sustainable diet, in different diseases have been determined.
