or raised, farming practices should improve bio-
diversity, protect soil, forest and water, minimize
chemical contamination of people and food, sustain
ecosystems in the long term and reduce global
warming. Authorities should urgently assume their
responsibilities by orienting and supporting the
appropriate and sustainable foodstuff productions
and consumptions.
Food and diets are among the key social determinants
of health and well-being, but the present food
system is profoundly unfair and generates social
injustices. From the past half-century experiences
and present trends, we are convinced that it be-
comes very urgent to profoundly change our food
strategy and to promotefair, culturally-appropriated,
biodiversity-based, sustainable diets. This is indeed
a considerable challenge for nutritionists too.
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