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Why this action matters
Backed by researchPlant-based dietary patterns have been shown to reduce environmental impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions and land use, while also supporting health outcomes, as evidenced by systematic reviews linking these diets to lower risks of chronic diseases. Integrating plant-based standards in care and health settings can help address the current gap in institutional food systems, which often fail to align with both sustainability and health goals, thereby contributing to a more resilient and equitable food system transition.
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What this action would change
Backed by researchThe action itself
Care homes, NHS trusts, and social care providers are required to provide nutritionally adequate plant-based meal options, ensuring that all residents and patients have access to meals that meet their dietary needs and preferences.
What it would change in the UK
This action addresses the lack of plant-based options in many care settings, improving dietary rights and health outcomes for residents who choose plant-based diets, while also contributing to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved food system sustainability within the UK.
What it would change worldwide
By demonstrating the feasibility and nutritional adequacy of plant-based diets in clinical and care settings, UK action can influence global perceptions and policies, promoting more sustainable food systems and supporting efforts to reduce emissions and protect biodiversity worldwide.
Where national politics stands
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The research behind it
Published research about food and farming as a whole, not this action in particular
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