Future diets: Implication for agriculture and food prices – ODI Report

There has been a dramatic increase in the numbers of overweight or obese people in the past 30 years. Previously considered a problem in richer countries, the biggest rises are in middle income countries and the developing world. 'Future Diets' traces how the changes in diet - more fat, more meat, more sugar and bigger portions - have led to a looming health crisis. Future diets that are rich in animal products, especially meat, will push up prices for meat, but surprisingly, not for grains. This suggests that future diets may matter more for public health than for agriculture. This report also looks at how policy-makers have tried to curb our eating excesses - with mixed results.