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National Network for Balanced and Sustainable Eating

The National Network for Balanced and Sustainable Eating is a research and innovation project, funded under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and by the European NextGenerationEU Funds.

Project Start March 2023
Project End September 2025

Lines of Action

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Consumption

Fostering access to safe, diverse, seasonal, and quality food (e.g., collective catering, local markets, short supply chains).

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Products

Introducing technology and measures for product traceability and authenticity (such as blockchain-based technologies).

1.3

Mediterranean Diet

Promoting and valuing the Mediterranean Diet as a healthy and sustainable dietary pattern.

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Communication

Informing, training, and educating for healthy and sustainable eating, aimed at combating food waste.

Project Fact Sheet

Context & Paradoxes

The food challenges we face today are a complex consequence of how the food system operates, arising from several paradoxes.

The Waste Paradox

Billions of tons of food are wasted while hunger and malnutrition continue to rise globally.

The Triple Challenge

Ensuring safe nutrition, promoting producer livelihoods, and maintaining environmental balance simultaneously.

1/3

of global GHG emissions come from food system activities.

General Objectives

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Behavior Change

Promote behavior change towards healthy and sustainable eating.

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Mediterranean Diet Monitoring

Study and monitor factors influencing adherence to the Mediterranean Diet.

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SAT Framework

Create a characterization framework for Territorial Food Systems to support decision-making.

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Institutional Coordination

Promote networking and coordination for the National Plan for Balanced and Sustainable Eating (PNAES).