Comparative analysis of the carbon footprints of Mediterranean and standard American diet models

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dc.contributor.authorArslan, Hilal
dc.contributor.authorKorkmaz, Penbe Merve
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-09T14:34:56Z
dc.date.available2025-02-09T14:34:56Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.departmentFakülteler, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Bölümü
dc.description.abstractIn this study, the carbon footprint of the Standard American Diet (SAD), has been compared to the carbon footprint of the Mediterranean Diet (MD). The energies of the diets have been calculated as 2.500 kcal/day based on this data. The distribution of macronutrients of the MD settled as, 20% for proteins, 40% for fats, and 40% for carbohydrates, one serving of wine included in the energy requirement. The distribution of the SAD consists of 40% protein, 55% fat, and 5% carbohydrates, and also 1 liter of beer is added to the energy requirement. As a result, it has been displayed that SAD (23.20 kg CO2eq/day), causes 3.25 times more carbon footprints than the MD (7.13 kg CO2eq/day). Therefore, individuals should prioritize the consumption of plant-based sources. As a result, it has been observed that the MD has fewer negative environmental outcomes compared to SAD.
dc.description.abstractIn this study, the carbon footprint of the Standard American Diet (SAD) which is mainly composed of, animal products, refined, heat-treated, high-fat, and fried foods, has been compared to the carbon footprint of the Mediterranean Diet which is considered as the golden standard by the global health authorities. The Harris-Benedict formula was used and the physical activity coefficient was determined as 1.4 for a 30 years old male sample participant, who is 1.80 cm, and 75 kg, and the energies of the diets, has been calculated as 2.500 kcal/day based on this data. The distribution of macronutrients of the Mediterranean Diet settled as, 20% for proteins, 40% for fats, and 40% for carbohydrates, one serving of wine included in the energy requirement. The distribution of the Standard American Diet consists of 40% protein, 55% fat, and 5% carbohydrates, and also 1 liter of beer is added to the energy requirement. As a result, it has been displayed that Standard American Diet (23.20 kg CO2eq/day), causes 3.25 times more carbon footprints than the Mediterranean Diet (7.13 kg CO2eq/day). Therefore, it is thought that individuals should be encouraged to prioritize to increase the consumption of plant-based sources rather than animal products. It is also stated that dietary patterns rich in Animal Nutrients affect human health adversely. As a result, the Mediterranean Diet can be said to be one of the healthiest diet models in terms of rich biodiversity, socioeconomic accessibility, and sustainability, as well as being adequate, balanced, and safe.
dc.identifier.endpage100
dc.identifier.issn2757-6914
dc.identifier.issue3
dc.identifier.startpage94
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11501/1954
dc.identifier.urihttps://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/johesam/issue/68740/889611
dc.identifier.volume1
dc.institutionauthorArslan, Hilal
dc.institutionauthorid0000-0001-8631-901X
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMarmara University
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Health Sciences and Management
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Ulusal Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_DergiPark_20250209
dc.subjectMediterranean Diet
dc.subjectStandard American Diet
dc.subjectCarbon Footprints
dc.subjectSustainability
dc.titleComparative analysis of the carbon footprints of Mediterranean and standard American diet models
dc.title.alternativeAkdeniz ve standart Amerikan diyet modellerinin karbon ayak izlerinin karşılaştırmalı analizi
dc.typeArticle

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