PUBLICATIONS
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Food for health
In this new magazine, the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition deals with the issue of food as a vehicle for good or ill health, and the social, environmental, health, and economic impacts that stem from different lifestyles and eating habits.
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Food for culture
In the near future, humankind’s relationship with food may take on different forms, which are very difficult to predict. Diet in 2030: trends and outlooks seeks to provide a complete framework for reflection, taking account of the variables that will influence the future development of eating habits. Diet in 2030 does not offer forecasts, but seeks to understand the possible interactions between the scenario variables and the trends that will determine future dietary behaviors. -
Food for sustainable growth
The agricultural sector is one of the main producers of greenhouse gases, and at the same time, is perhaps the socio-economic sector that will suffer the most serious consequences of global climate change. But it is for this reason that agriculture is an excellent testing ground to launch effective processes for mitigating global warming. -
Continuing the work launched with the first edition of the Double Pyramid paper published in June 2010, BCFN reinforces its analyses to demonstrate how important it is to pay attention to food choices, not only in regard to human health, but also to safeguard the environment. The third edition of the Double Pyramid confirms that human health cannot be separated from the health of ecosystems. -
Food for health
BCFN's position paper analyzes the phenomenon of obesity, which is considered to be a rapidly expanding global epidemic, highlighting its environmental, cultural, economic, and biological causes and its direct and indirect impact on society. The document underlines the importance of obesity prevention to improve life expectancy and quality of life, as well as limiting public health expenditures. It is increasingly evident that due to the extent and gravity of the problem, combating overweight and obesity and the promotion of proper lifestyles and dietary patterns must be included in governments' (national and international) political agendas. -
Food for health
Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and overweight are increasing, even among children and adolescents: this is the reason why the younger generations may have a reduced lifespan compared to their parents. Healthy dietary habits are a good starting point to prevent disease; in particular, scientists and nutritionists have proven that the Mediterranean diet is one of the most appropriate ways to prevent diet-related diseases. -
Food for sustainable growth
This paper is a timely analysis of a complex phenomenon, food waste, which is one of the main global paradoxes. The paper highlights the discovery of waste at every level of the agri-food industry, of the long road to improvement in food production and consumption, and possible solutions.
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Food for sustainable growth
The global agri-food system is fragile, sensitive to fluctuations in the availability of resources (farmable land, water, nutrients, fuel, etc..) and to changes in climate, dietary habits, etc.. The paper investigates new agricultural models able to sustain the impact of climate change and demographic growth, guaranteeing productivity that is sufficient for all. -
Food for all
The new phase of rapid food prices increases received global attention due to their social and economic consequences. We recommend a model to interpret the status of commodity prices. -
Food for health
The phenomenon of childhood obesity continues to grow in industrialized and emerging nations, greatly affecting the increase of diseases in adolescents and adults. Today, the number of obese children at a global level is greater than those malnourished: 155 million compared to 148 million. Why is this happening and how can we control this phenomenon? -
Food for sustainable growth
The double pyramid food and environmental model show the relationship between dietary choices, people’s health, and protection of the environment. The data contained in this paper contributes to the development and evolution of the double pyramid model proposed in 2010 and particularly focused on children and adolescents. -
Food for health
There is a strong relationship between correct diet, lifestyle, and longevity. In light of the aging of the world population, we assess the role of a healthier lifestyle and correct dietary habits to ensure a long healthy life. -
Food for sustainable growth
It has been determined that sustainability is the key criteria for assessing the ability of biotechnologies to address the challenges of the future. The paper analyzes genetic engineering and the new biotechnologies applied to food in emerging and developed countries. -
Food for all
From the measurement of sustainability in the models applied in various countries to the assessment of the potential to modify future levels of health and wellbeing. -
Food for all
To address the food access crisis, ways to improve productivity of the agricultural system, improve the development of agricultural communities, and increase knowledge of the impact of diet on sustainability of the food chain were analyzed. -
Food for sustainable growth
Given demographic and economic growth trends, managing and controlling water resources is one of the greatest global challenges. The drafting of a food and water pyramid model compares the traditional food pyramid with its impact on water resources.
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Food for sustainable growth
GMOs are one of the most debated subjects in recent years. This paper contains a broad analysis of the current debate of their role in food production, as well as their impact on public health and the environment. -
Food for all
For some time there has been ongoing debate on the absolute validity of the GDP as an indicator of wellbeing. Creating a multidimensional index that is not exclusively based on economic aspects may contribute to the measurement of the level of wellbeing including diet and lifestyle. -
Food for culture
“Eating” has strong cultural implications, in addition to original concepts in implementation and esthetics . The culture of the Mediterranean people, who find in food one of the most original unifying factors, uniting them in their diversity, is with the Mediterranean spirit, a unique system of values and traditions relative to what to eat and how to eat it. -
Food for sustainable growth
BCFN presents the Double Food and Environmental Pyramid which highlights the positive impact of nutritional balance on people’s health as well as protecting the environment. The Double Pyramid shows that foods that should be eaten more frequently, are also those that have a lower environmental impact for our Planet. -
Food for health
In developing countries the obesity and overweight phenomenon has been increasing starting in childhood. The relationship between the development of correct dietary habits
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Food for culture
The relationship between food and religion, conviviality and the identity of people within the great culinary traditions and its role in influencing lifestyles and production and economic factors. -
Food for all
How to strengthen global governance mechanisms to increase agricultural productivity and manage volatility of prices in order to ensure access to food to all in an equitable manner. -
Food for health
Prevention is always a priority: with longer average life spans and the development of so called “diseases of affluence,” health costs affect communities more and more. Healthy lifestyles and behaviors contribute to prevent chronic disease and to ensure widespread wellbeing to all populations. -
Food for sustainable growth
An analysis of the potential impacts that climate change has on agricultural production, and on the availability of food and fresh water, with an assessment of the individual and collective behaviors to implement. -
Food for sustainable growth
The importance of integrated management policies, models, and tools to ensure availability of fresh water for people and for agricultural production.
