Nutrient Density Resources
for companies and nutrition & health professionals
Resources for companies & professionals seeking a comprehensive look on the connections between nutrient density, soil health, and human health.
The Nutrient Density Alliance released a must-read white paper for food companies!
This comprehensive guide provides practical strategies for quantifying and messaging the measurable nutritional benefits stemming from regenerative farming practices.
The white paper covers critical topics like:
🌱The science linking soil health to human health
🛒What brands can do to engage consumers on Regenerative Ag
💡Cross-functional guidance for success
✔️Example innovation project checklist
In case you missed our recent White Paper Webinar:
THE BUSINESS CASE FOR REGENERATIVE AG
Consumer Research
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Report: Trends in 2022
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Infographic: Sustainable Food & Beverage Products in the Household
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Infographic: A Timeline of Organic Usage: 2000 to 2020
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White Paper: Closing the Gap in Sustainability
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Report: Who is the Natural Shopper in 2024?
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Infographic: Regenerative Ag | The Pricing Premium
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Infographic: Regenerative Ag Brand Influencers
Regenerative Ag is More Profitable for Farmers
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Report: A practitioner’s guide to conducting budget analyses for conservation agriculture
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Report: Farm Finance and Conservation
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Article: How conservation delivers value on the farm and beyond
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Infographic: Economics of Soil Health Systems in Midwest Corn and Soy
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Article: Make Your Farm Resilient and More Profitable with Regenerative Agriculture
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Study: Regenerative agriculture: merging farming and natural resource conservation profitably
THE HUMAN HEALTH CONNECTION
Research Connecting Food and Ag to Environmental Degradation and Human Health.
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Journal Article: Recommendations for Integrating Evidence-Based, Sustainable Diet Information into Nutrition Education
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Journal Article: Toward healthy and sustainable diets for the 21st century: Importance of sociocultural and economic considerations
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Journal Article: Future warming from global food consumption
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Journal Article: The importance of food systems and the environment for nutrition
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Journal Article: Understanding Sustainable Diets: A Descriptive Analysis of the Determinants and Processes That Influence Diets and Their Impact on Health, Food Security, and Environmental Sustainability
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Systematic Review: Sustainable Diets as Tools to Harmonize the Health of Individuals, Communities and the Planet
UNITED NATIONS FOOD & AGRICULTURE ORG RESOURCES
Nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food systems in practice Options for intervention
The report "Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture and Food Systems in Practice: Options for Intervention" by the FAO provides a detailed guide on integrating nutrition into agriculture and food systems to improve public health outcomes. It highlights various strategies and interventions that can be implemented at different stages of the food system, from production to consumption, to enhance the nutritional quality of diets. The report emphasizes the importance of multisectoral collaboration, policy support, and the adaptation of interventions to local contexts. It also includes case studies and practical examples to illustrate how nutrition-sensitive approaches can be effectively integrated into agricultural practices and food systems.
Status of the World’s Soil Resources
The report "Status of the World’s Soil Resources" by the FAO provides an extensive assessment of global soil health, highlighting the critical role soils play in sustaining agriculture, biodiversity, and ecosystems. It identifies major threats to soil health, including erosion, nutrient depletion, pollution, and climate change, and documents the alarming rate of soil degradation worldwide. The report emphasizes the need for urgent action to protect and restore soils, advocating for sustainable land management practices and international cooperation. It underscores that maintaining healthy soils is essential for food security, environmental sustainability, and the overall well-being of humanity.
Soils for Nutrition: State of the Art
The FAO report "Soils for Nutrition: State of the Art" explores the intricate connection between soil health and human nutrition, emphasizing how the nutrient content of soils directly influences the nutritional quality of the food we consume. The report reviews current knowledge on soil nutrient management, highlighting the importance of maintaining soil fertility to combat malnutrition and improve public health. It calls for greater focus on soil management practices that enhance nutrient availability in crops, advocating for integrated approaches that combine agronomy, ecology, and nutrition science. The report also underscores the need for research and policy efforts to ensure that soils remain a sustainable source of nutrients for future generations.
Still looking for more? Check out additional resources below:
Fact sheets about the key functions of soils
Infographics about soils and how to discuss them
Click here to see a summary of all peer reviewed research