title: Replacement of meat and dairy by plant-derived foods: estimated effects on land use, iron and SFA intakes in young Dutch adult females.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Reduction in the current high levels of meat and dairy consumption may contribute to environmental as well as human health. Since meat is a major source of Fe, effects on Fe intake need to be evaluated, especially in groups vulnerable to negative Fe status. In the present study we evaluated the effects of replacing meat and dairy foods with plant-based products on environmental sustainability (land requirement) and health (SFA and Fe intakes) in women.
  
  
  METHODS
  Data on land requirements were derived from existing calculation methods. Food composition data were derived from the Dutch Food Composition Table 2006. Data were linked to the food consumption of young Dutch women. Land requirements and nutrient intakes were evaluated at baseline and in two scenarios in which 30% (Scenario_30%) or 100% (Scenario_100%) of the dairy and meat consumption was randomly replaced by the same amount of plant-based dairy- and meat-replacing foods.
  
  
  METHODS
  The Netherlands.
  
  
  METHODS
  Three hundred and ninety-eight young Dutch females.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Replacement of meat and dairy by plant-based foods benefited the environment by decreasing land use. The intake of SFA decreased considerably compared with the baseline situation. On average, total Fe intake increased by 2.5 mg/d, although most of the Fe intake was from a less bioavailable source.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Replacement of meat and dairy foods by plant-based foods reduced land use for consumption and SFA intake of young Dutch females and did not compromise total Fe intake.
authors: Centre for Nutrition and Health, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, The Netherlands. Liesbeth.Temme@rivm.nl
authors: Elisabeth H M
authors: EH
authors: Temme
authors: Hilko
authors: H
authors: van der Voet
authors: Jac T N M
authors: JT
authors: Thissen
authors: Janneke
authors: J
authors: Verkaik-Kloosterman
authors: Gerda
authors: G
authors: van Donkersgoed
authors: Sanderine
authors: S
authors: Nonhebel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000383:Agriculture / Q000379:methods*; D003611:Dairy Products; D002149:Energy Intake; D005227:Fatty Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D063427:Food Quality; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008460:Meat; D009426:Netherlands; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D010945:Plants, Edible; D044465:White People
chemical_list: D005227:Fatty Acids; D007501:Iron