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February 27, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Reusable multicriteria decision model to evaluate the integrated sustainability impacts of different alternatives of dietary substitutions

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SPSara M. PiresJMJoão Fiéis de MeloHRHernán G. Redondo

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Overview

Multicriteria decision analysis evaluates integrated sustainability impacts of dietary substitutions, indicating positive benefits of replacing beef with pulses.

Key Points

  • The research aims to create a reusable model to evaluate the sustainability impacts of dietary substitutions.
  • Developed a multicriteria decision analysis model
  • Gathered insights from eight multi-disciplinary experts
  • Used data from scientific literature and public databases
  • Assessed the impact of replacing beef with pulses in Portugal and Denmark
  • Replacing beef with pulses showed overall positive impacts on health, environment, and economics
  • Benefits increased with greater levels of substitution
  • The model can be adapted for diverse contexts and populations

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Pires et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a135b0ed1d949a99abfc3fhttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339454
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