ABSTRACT

Biodiversity of the food system is crucial for food production and loss of biodiversity is a pressing issue. This book focuses on biodiversity’s crucial role in food systems, health and well-being, and fate of the natural environment. It provides practical recommendations on how proper food systems can sustain a healthier planet and protect biodiversity. Sections provide a comprehensive understanding of the urgent need for promoting biodiversity-promoting food systems that help maintain planetary boundaries that are at risk; mimic the natural processes of highly integrated ecosystems; and improve human/planetary health while providing a wholesome and sufficient food supply.

part 1|1 pages

Biodiversity Loss, Planetary Boundaries, Food Systems, and Human Health

chapter Chapter 2|16 pages

Biological Diversity—Life on Earth

chapter Chapter 4|10 pages

Our Soils in Peril

part II|1 pages

Creating Biodiversity-Friendly, Sustainable Solutions

chapter Chapter 10|24 pages

Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture

chapter Chapter 11|22 pages

The Importance of Saving Seeds

chapter Chapter 13|16 pages

Taking It Outside

The Value Added By Experiential Learning On Food Systems

chapter Chapter 14|16 pages

The Road to Health Goes Through the Kitchen

chapter Chapter 15|20 pages

A Whole Foods Plant-Centered Diet

chapter Chapter 17|18 pages

Too Many Prescriptions, Too Few Plants

Lessons on Diabetes Care from a Nurse Practitioner

chapter Chapter 20|6 pages

The Smallest Sprouts

Engaging Children in Healthy Food Systems