Global, regional and national intake of plant-based foods among youth in 185 countries (1990-2018): findings from the Global Dietary Database
database[Title] 2026-07-09
Summary:
CONCLUSION: Youth globally consume inadequate healthful plant-based foods, varying substantially by age, region and sociodemographic factors. These findings highlight gaps towards SDGs, underscoring the needs for targeted surveillance, policy interventions, and equity-focused strategies to improve youth dietary quality.