EC Nutrition

Nutrition is a multifaceted concept. It is important for both the environment and individuals. Carbon and water footprints are the methods used to evaluate the environmental outputs of nutrition and are directly related to the nutritional habits and consumption of individuals. The existing dietary habits in Turkey differ under the influence of many factors and are changing day by day. In this review, eating habits in Turkey will be evaluated in terms of sustainable and healthy nutrition and possible approaches will be mentioned.

Keywords: Environmental and Health Effects; Water; Carbon Footprint; Sustainable Nutrition

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