{"id":1212,"date":"2026-07-29T10:00:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearprint.cl\/?p=1212"},"modified":"2026-07-20T10:01:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T14:01:16","slug":"dieta-chilena-sostenible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearprint.cl\/en\/dieta-chilena-sostenible\/","title":{"rendered":"What does the Chilean diet reveal about our health and the environmental impact of what we eat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A study conducted in Chile compared the population's usual diet with one that supports both human health and planetary boundaries. The results show that some foods are eaten well above recommended levels, while others, such as vegetables and legumes, still make up a smaller share than expected.<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">To better understand this relationship, researchers analyzed the Chilean diet and compared it to the Planetary Health Diet, a science-based framework designed to promote eating patterns that benefit both people and the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The foods that most exceed recommended levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study found that some food groups are consumed at levels well above what is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key findings include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83e\udd69 <strong>Carne roja:<\/strong> alcanza un <strong>443%<\/strong> del nivel recomendado.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf6c <strong>Az\u00facar:<\/strong> llega al <strong>244%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd5b <strong>L\u00e1cteos:<\/strong> alcanzan aproximadamente un <strong>235%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf3e <strong>Granos refinados:<\/strong> llegan al <strong>131%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd5a <strong>Huevos:<\/strong> alcanzan el <strong>118%<\/strong> del nivel recomendado.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These percentages don't mean that consumption is \"wrong\" in itself. Rather, they show how far the average Chilean diet exceeds the recommendations for a healthy and environmentally sustainable diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which foods fall below recommended levels?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study also shows the opposite side of the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foods such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83e\udd66 Vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\uded8 Legumes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">are eaten at levels well below what is recommended for a diet that supports planetary health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This points to a significant opportunity to move toward more balanced eating patterns with a lower environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does this mean we should stop eating meat or dairy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">No. One of the study's key messages is that it's not about cutting out foods, but about eating a more balanced diet. Scientific evidence suggests that cutting back on overconsumed foods and adding a wider variety of plant-based foods can benefit both our health and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">In other words, small choices, repeated over time, can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does this information matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding how our diet relates to environmental impact helps us make more informed decisions. This information is also becoming increasingly relevant for food companies, as consumers, markets, and regulations push for greater transparency around the environmental impact of products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measuring the carbon footprint of food and communicating it through eco-labels helps turn complex data into useful information for those who produce, sell, and eat food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toward more conscious eating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The transition to more sustainable food systems doesn't depend on individual choices alone. It also requires reliable information, tools that support better decision-making, and companies committed to transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">At ClearPrint, we believe measuring is the first step to improving. Understanding the environmental impact of food helps both people and organizations make more conscious decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover our news story: <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearprint.cl\/en\/alimentacion-sostenible-dieta-chilena\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.clearprint.cl\/alimentacion-sostenible-dieta-chilena\/\">\u00abAlimentaci\u00f3n sostenible: \u00bfcomer saludable significa cuidar el planeta?\u00bb<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and discover how the choices we make at every meal, from breakfast to snacks, can shape our environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow us on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/clearprint.cl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;so you don't miss any updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Source: Cabrera-Barona P., et al. (2022). Environmental Impact and Nutritional Quality of Food Choices: Chilean Diet Compared to the Planetary Health Diet. Nutrients, 14(15), 3103.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Our World in Data. Environmental impacts of food production.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Un estudio realizado en Chile compar\u00f3 la alimentaci\u00f3n habitual de la poblaci\u00f3n con una dieta compatible con la salud humana y los l\u00edmites del planeta. Los resultados muestran que algunos alimentos se consumen muy por sobre lo recomendado, mientras que otros, como las verduras y las legumbres, a\u00fan tienen una presencia menor a la esperada. 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