About this Research Topic
As the world population continues to grow, much more effort and innovation will be urgently needed in order to sustainably increase agricultural production, improve the global supply chain, decrease food losses and waste, and ensure that all who are suffering from hunger and malnutrition have access to nutritious food. Many in the international community believe that it is possible to eradicate hunger within the next generation, and are working together to achieve this goal.
Beyond adequate calories intake, proper nutrition has other dimensions that deserve attention, including micronutrient availability and healthy diets. Inadequate micronutrient intake of mothers and infants can have long-term developmental impacts. Unhealthy diets and lifestyles are closely linked to the growing incidence of non-communicable diseases in developed and developing countries.
Agriculture systems worldwide must become more productive and less wasteful. Sustainable agricultural practices and food systems, including both production and consumption, must be pursued from a holistic and integrated perspective. Given expected changes in temperatures, precipitation and pests associated with climate change, the global community is called upon to increase investment in research, development and demonstration of technologies to improve the sustainability of food systems everywhere. Building resilience of local food systems will be critical to averting large-scale future shortages and ensuring food security and good nutrition for all. As the global agrifood systems face challenges in feeding an ever-growing global population, the new advances will provide an affordable and nutritious option.
On March 4th 2023, the international Conference “Sustainable Development in Agro-Food and Nutrition Sector” promotes new and sustainable approaches in the agro-food and nutrition sector. This associated Research Topic welcomes both research and review papers on the following topics (including but not limited to):
• Sustainable diets relating to personalized nutrition and sustainable food production
• Artificial intelligence in food and agriculture
• Nanotechnology and food
• Sustainable post-harvest and food processing
• Food policies and marketing for a sustainable future
Beyond adequate calories intake, proper nutrition has other dimensions that deserve attention, including micronutrient availability and healthy diets. Inadequate micronutrient intake of mothers and infants can have long-term developmental impacts. Unhealthy diets and lifestyles are closely linked to the growing incidence of non-communicable diseases in developed and developing countries.
Agriculture systems worldwide must become more productive and less wasteful. Sustainable agricultural practices and food systems, including both production and consumption, must be pursued from a holistic and integrated perspective. Given expected changes in temperatures, precipitation and pests associated with climate change, the global community is called upon to increase investment in research, development and demonstration of technologies to improve the sustainability of food systems everywhere. Building resilience of local food systems will be critical to averting large-scale future shortages and ensuring food security and good nutrition for all. As the global agrifood systems face challenges in feeding an ever-growing global population, the new advances will provide an affordable and nutritious option.
On March 4th 2023, the international Conference “Sustainable Development in Agro-Food and Nutrition Sector” promotes new and sustainable approaches in the agro-food and nutrition sector. This associated Research Topic welcomes both research and review papers on the following topics (including but not limited to):
• Sustainable diets relating to personalized nutrition and sustainable food production
• Artificial intelligence in food and agriculture
• Nanotechnology and food
• Sustainable post-harvest and food processing
• Food policies and marketing for a sustainable future
Keywords: food and health, food security, green processing, food waste, nutraceuticals, personalized nutrition, agri-food, sustainable nutrition, sustainable food
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