The social dimension of sustainable diets, which addresses the impacts of food value chains on people, animals and communities, is under-represented in the food systems field. We present a definition of the social dimension of sustainable diets, clarify its boundaries and propose corresponding outcomes. Three case studies highlight the connectivity of social outcomes with the health, environment and economic dimensions of sustainable diets. The continued development of social metrics, data and methods and the implementation of integrated solutions co-developed with affected communities are needed to transform systems and structures that perpetuate unjust and inequitable food systems outcomes.

可持续饮食的社会层面解决了食品价值链对人类、动物和社区的影响，在粮食系统领域代表性不足。我们提出了可持续饮食的社会维度的定义，阐明了其界限并提出了相应的结果。三个案例研究强调了社会成果与可持续饮食的健康、环境和经济维度之间的联系。需要继续开发社会指标、数据和方法，并实施与受影响社区共同制定的综合解决方案，以改变使不公正和不公平的粮食系统结果长期存在的系统和结构。