United KingdomResearchers from Leiden University, in collaboration with Oxford University and Vienna University of Economics and Business, have analyzed the environmental impact of different diets across 165 countries. They developed a model called MATILDA to assess the climate, land, and water footprints of various population groups based on factors like age, gender, education, and urban/rural residence. The study found that young, highly educated men in urban areas have the highest average climate impact from their diets, while rural women have the lowest. Plant-based diets were associated with lower environmental footprints and better dietary quality. The research highlights significant variations in dietary impact within countries and suggests that promoting plant-rich diets could offer both environmental and health benefits.
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