TABLE 1.
DELTA Model results using the 2018 food system to feed the 2018 population or the forecast 2030 population
| 2018 population (7.6 billion) | 2030 population (8.6 billion) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total biomass production leaving farms/fisheries, billions of tons/y | 10.58 | 10.58 |
| Total food supply after waste, billions of tons/y | 4.64 | 4.6 |
| Amount of total biomass above used as animal feed, billions of tons/y | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Energy supply (energy target), kcal/person⋅ d | 2502 (2160) | 2244 (2166) |
| Protein supply (protein target), g/person⋅ d | 61 (45.4) | 54.7 (46.1) |
| Fat supply (fat target), g/person⋅ d | 76.1 (60.1) | 68.1 (60.3) |
| Nutrient gaps >5%, % of target daily intake | ||
| Calcium | 36 | 43 |
| Vitamin E | 31 | 42 |
| Iron | — | 11 |
| Potassium | — | 12 |
| Riboflavin | — | 6 |
| Vitamin A | — | 9 |
| Vitamin B-12 | — | 6 |