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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Nutrient accounting in global food systems

Edward J. M. Joy, Diriba B. Kumssa

Nature Food · 2022

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Summary

This 2022 Nature Food paper by Joy and Kumssa develops a framework for nutrient accounting in global food systems, as suggested by the title and journal scope. The work appears to address gaps in how nutrient flows are measured and tracked from farm to fork, potentially highlighting losses, inefficiencies, or inequities in nutrient distribution. Such a framework would inform policy and practice aimed at improving global nutrition and reducing food system waste.

UK applicability

UK food policy increasingly emphasises sustainability and nutrition; a global nutrient accounting framework could inform UK dietary guidelines, food security strategy, and agricultural policy. However, applicability depends on whether the framework accommodates UK-specific supply chains, temperate production systems, and regulatory contexts.

Key measures

Nutrient accounting metrics across food systems; nutrient flows from production through consumption; likely micronutrient availability or retention

Outcomes reported

As suggested by the title, this work likely presents a framework or analysis for tracking nutrient flows (micronutrients, macronutrients, or both) across global food production, distribution, and consumption systems. The study presumably quantifies how nutrients are accounted for or lost at different stages of the food chain.

Theme
Measurement & metrics
Subject
Measurement methods & nutrient profiling
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Global
System type
Food supply chain
DOI
10.1038/s43016-022-00593-w
Catalogue ID
SNmov5io1j-6cf5qc

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