Designing Future-Proof Diets
This module introduces (young) scientists and students to the principles of diet optimization modelling and its use in identifying and evaluating future-proof diets.
Learning goals:
1. Define and explain the concept of future-proof diets and their importance in building sustainable food systems;
2. Explain the principles of diet optimization modelling and its applications in nutrition research;
3. Identify key data sources and model parameters used in modelling future-proof diets;
4. Discuss the common challenges and limitations of diet optimization modelling;
5. Discuss the future potential of diet models in guiding the transition to future-proof diets.
Authors
Merel C. Daas, Sander Biesbroek, Anneleen Kuijsten, Pieter van ‘t Veer
Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University & Research
