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sustainable diet
/səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl ˈdaɪ.ət/sus·TAI·na·ble DI·et
A pattern of eating that is health-promoting while minimizing environmental impact, such as greenhouse-gas emissions and resource use.
Examples
“Experts suggest that a sustainable diet often involves reducing meat consumption and prioritising seasonal produce.”
“Transitioning to a sustainable diet can help countries meet climate targets.”
“Promoting a sustainable diet requires both consumer education and policy changes.”
Band 8 sentence
“Encouraging a sustainable diet at a national level demands systemic changes across agriculture, food retail and consumer education.”
Collocations
- adopt a sustainable diet
- promote sustainable diets
Word family
Common mistakes
sustainable diet is→a sustainable diet is
adopt sustainable diet→adopt a sustainable diet
Say it for a higher band
5eating less meat→6eco-friendly eating→7+sustainable diet
Synonyms
climate-friendly diet
Easily confused
plant-based diet
“Many people switch to a plant-based diet to reduce their environmental footprint.”
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