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SynthesisFrontiers in nutrition2026

Safeguarding diet quality in a changing climate: a scoping review.

Beaula Mutonhodza, Melody Ndemera, Laurencia Govender, Anouk Reuzé, Mjabuliseni S C Ngidi, Muthulisi Siwela, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi

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Synthesis in Frontiers in nutrition, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Beaula MutonhodzaCentre for Transformative Agricultural and Food Systems, School of Agricultural Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
Melody NdemeraDepartment of Food Processing Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Laurencia GovenderDiscipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
Anouk ReuzéCentre on Climate Change and Planetary Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.
Mjabuliseni S C NgidiCentre for Transformative Agricultural and Food Systems, School of Agricultural Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
Muthulisi SiwelaDiscipline of Agricultural Management, School of Agriculture and Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
Tafadzwanashe MabhaudhiCentre for Transformative Agricultural and Food Systems, School of Agricultural Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Climate change is increasingly recognized as a driver of declines in crop nutrient content; however, the evidence remains fragmented. This scoping review maps and synthesizes current knowledge on climate change and the nutrient quality of vegetables, legumes, and grains. Methods: A systematic online search of peer-reviewed experimental, meta-analytical, and modeling studies published between 1950 and 2024 was conducted, using standardized extraction methods to ensure consistency and quality. Results: Experimental studies ( Discussion: Staple foods that feed billions are losing key nutrients, driving a shift toward energy-dense, nutrient-poor diets that heighten hidden hunger and chronic disease risks. Warranting the need for nutrition-sensitive climate adaptation strategies.

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climate resilient food systemsfood securitymalnutritionnutrition securityplanetary healthpolicy pathways

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PMID42293179
PMCPMC13253482

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