This foresight analysis examines potential dietary transitions in Bangladesh from 2022 to 2050, comparing different diet scenarios such as Business-As-Usual (BAU), Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG), and the EAT-Lancet diet.
Key projections:
The BAU diet will maintain high consumption of rice and oil, with low dietary diversity.
The FBDG and EAT-Lancet diets show increased intake of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts, promoting better health and environmental sustainability.
Policy-driven agricultural diversification and consumer awareness campaigns are essential to support healthier diets.
The study provides policy recommendations for sustainable food system transitions, emphasizing the need for dietary shifts to improve nutrition and reduce environmental impacts.
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