Value of the Data
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The data serve to quantify the environmental impact of the diet in the consumer domain using highly-disaggregated food consumption data collected at the individual level. Using this consumption-oriented approach allows studying environmental impact of the diet with other diet-related aspects, like dietary quality, food preferences, food affordability, etc.
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The data permit comparisons of environmental impact of individual's diets within and between populations, if using comparable dietary assessment methods.
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The data provide a basis for new research undertakings that are directed to broadening the understanding of the interrelationships between environment, food, and health.
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