Summary
Although the relationship between food supply and consumption is complex, taking a more coherent approach by integrating dietary recommendations with the food supply could help increase the availability of the recommended healthy diet. Going forward, DEFRA should include dietary gap assessments in future Food Security Reports.
Outcomes reported
Source report: Diets & Regenerative Agriculture: Can Regenerative Agriculture support food security and diet goals? (2025); Diets & Regenerative Agriculture (2025) File: Diets and Regenerative Agriculture.pdf Ref#: Diets and Regenerative Agriculture.pdf #25 Original: Kelly NM, Wells R, Sharpe R, Reynolds C (2025). Mismatches between UK food supply and dietary guidelines: a dietary gap assessment. Public Health Nutrition. 28(1):e121. doi:10.1017/S1368980025100633; EMBR.202051069 Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD). Viewpoint: Driving growth through a thriving food system. https://www.igd.com/social-impact/economics/reports/viewpoint-driving-growth-through-a-thriving-food-system/71693 Kelly NM, Wells R, Sharpe R, Reynolds C (2025). Mismatches between UK food supply and dietary guidelines: a dietary gap assessment. Public Health Nutrition. 28(1):e121. doi:10.1017/S1368980025100633
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