SynthesisObesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity2025
Plant-based and sustainable diet: A systematic review of its impact on obesity.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Plant-based and sustainable diet: A systematic review of its impact on obesity.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2025Pooled it
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- The Potential of Plant-Based Lifestyle Interventions to Reduce the Burden of Disease in a Multi-Crisis Era.American journal of lifestyle medicine · 2026Article
- Plant-based diets for human health with implications for cardiometabolic health, gut microbiome, and nutritional adequacy.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
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- Being eco-sustainable eaters: the role of chronotype and HEXACO personality traits.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Dietary patterns and risk of ischemic stroke: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study.Medicine · 2025Article
- Tango between obesogenic environment and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD): shifting towards earlier detection.Internal and emergency medicine · 2025Review
- EAT-Lancet Diet Adherence in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
- How do electronic personal health information technologies enhance obesity prevention behaviors? Examining the roles of obesity risk perception and body weight.BMC public health · 2025Article
- The VEGPREV study: effectiveness of four plant-based diets on weight loss, metabolic syndrome components and appetitive traits in overweight and obese individuals: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
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Abstract
The food system significantly affects the environment through land use, emissions from livestock, deforestation, and food waste. Diet sustainability considers the environmental effects of food production, distribution, and consumption. Animal products emit more greenhouse gases than plant-based foods, prompting a shift towards plant-focused diets for reduced emissions. Sustainable diets, like the EAT-Lancet model, prioritize plant-based foods, adjusting for regional eating habits. These diets aim to be both environmentally friendly and conducive to human health, addressing concerns like obesity and chronic diseases. Obesity is a major global health challenge, and its complex relationship with food production and consumption patterns calls for sustainable solutions to reduce pressure on ecosystems and promote healthier lifestyles. Tackling obesity requires holistic strategies that address not only individual health but also the broader environmental impacts of food systems. A systematic review examined the link between plant-based diets and obesity focusing on studies assessing Body Mass Index (BMI) and body fat assessment. Despite limited research, evidence suggests that adherence to a plant-based diet, particularly a healthy one, is associated with lower obesity rates. More longitudinal and intervention studies are necessary for a stronger consensus on the matter.
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