Switzerland’s Meat And Dairy Intake Is 850% Higher Than Recommended

A new study has found that Switzerland’s meat and dairy intake is up to 850 percent higher than recommended by the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet. The study also found that many Swiss people significantly “underconsume” key plant-based foods, such as legumes, with those surveyed reaching just four percent of the recommended daily amount.

The study, published in BMC Global and Public Health, analyzed data from the Swiss national nutrition survey and found that people in Switzerland overconsume meat and dairy, while underconsuming legumes and unsaturated oils. The study concluded that shifting towards more plant-based foods could improve alignment with health and environmental sustainability goals, as well as noting the benefits of increasing legume consumption in terms of nutrition, sustainability, and affordability.