Nutrition Ecology -Responsible Eating

Author(s): Leitzmann, C.

Abstract: By characterizing human nutrition in the context of environmental interdependances a new scientific concept is introduced: nutrition ecology. This concept is based on the interdependance between human nutrition, the body and the social and natural environment. Good health is a lifelong continuous learning process. Over and above the appropriate human nutrition, nutrient and energy requirements as well as their daily realization are important. In today's industrial society the risks of malnutrition and possible solutions are known. A comprehensive evaluation of the quality of food is necessary, not only with respect to health considerations but also to the compatability of food production with the natural and social environment.

Keyword(s): Ernährungsökologie

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