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Trends in diet quality and associated comprehensive environmental impacts in the United States, 2001 to 2018: a serial cross-sectional study.

The American journal of clinical nutrition·July 1, 2026·PMID 42144111

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Dietary shifts toward healthier patterns can yield environmental co-benefits, but rising water use and socioeconomic disparities highlight the need for integrated dietary guidelines and equitable policies to achieve sustainable food systems.

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