At the request of the Austrian Ministry of Health, the Dietary Recommendations have been updated. The new recommendations indicate an increased intake of plant-based products and a reduced intake of animal-based products.

Under the new 'plate models’, it is recommended that 50% of the diet should consist of fruit and vegetables, 25% of whole grain products and potatoes, and the remaining 25% should consist mainly of plant-based proteins.

Full version of the Austrian Dietary Recommendations

The new recommendations took into account both health aspects and food sustainability. In developing the guidelines, consideration was given to the fact that food of animal origin produces a significant carbon footprint compared to food of plant origin.

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