Ernährung im Spannungsfeld zwischen Nachhaltigkeit und Verarbeitungsgrad
摘要
The nutrition of children is indisputably central for their growth and long-term health. Children should receive optimal nutrient intake while avoiding overnutrition. In recent years, innovative concepts have focused on sustainable and healthy food systems and dietary patterns, such as the planetary health diet (PHD), as well as the degree of processing of industrially produced foods, as captured by the NOVA score. Differences between the PHD and national food-based dietary guidelines (nFBDG) concern the target group, recommended energy intake and the consumption of dairy products and oils. The German Nutrition Society does not recommend the strict application of the PHD to children without reservations. The recommendation of a plant-based diet that is as minimally processed as possible is reflected in both the PHD and the nFBDG. In view of the growing evidence of adverse health effects associated with highly processed foods, nutrient profiling combined with an additional differentiation according to the degree of processing appears desirable; however, further research is required before a practical and evidence-based system can be established.