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“Zero kilometers” food

Today, more than 820 million people worldwide suffer from hunger, malnutrition or lack regular access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food. The problem of food insecurity is becoming increasingly evident. The main factors behind the growing number of hungry people inchlde conflict, climate change and economic downturns. Although an increasing proportion of the world's population suffers from some form of food insecurity, global trends also show a steady increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity, with school children and adults being particularly affected. Eating habits and a healthy diet play an important role in a healthy lifestyle. The lack of healthy food affects those living in the least developed parts of the world as well as those living in seemingly more affluent countries. The relationship between food and the environment is important and it is necessary to choose a diet that both contributes to human health and respects our planet. The basic structure of the food supply chain involves several stages, all of which require the implementation of sustainable practices, from organic farming to the use of biodegradable packaging materials, the selection of appropriate means of transport, the energy- efficient preparation of food, and the choice of appropriate waste management based on the concept of "zero-kilometer" food. The concept of "zero- kilometer food" was born from a simple postulate: a zero-kilometer product = a product with a low environmental impact. The consumption of zero- kilometer food can also be associated with the economic aspect, mainly because it supports the development of local agriculture.

Food security, Environmental indicators, Sustainable nutrition, Food-supply chain

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