Learning Module 1: What are Sustainable Food Systems (SFS), including Sustainable Dietary Patterns? (~4.5 hours)

In this Learning Module (LM), we will guide you to resources in the toolkit that help you answer the following questions:

• LM1 Part 1: What is sustainability? (~1 hour)

• LM1 Part 2: What are food systems? (~1.5 hours)

• LM1 Part 3: Why are current food systems and dietary patterns not sustainable? (~1 hour)

• LM1 Part 4: What is a healthy and sustainable dietary pattern? (~30 min)

• LM1 Part 5: Summary of Learning Module 1 in Infographics (~20 min)

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✅ We’ve created an editable checklist and notes document to keep track of your progress through Learning Module 1.

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Questions? Ideas? Feedback? Contact: ICDAsfs.coordinator@acadiau.ca

The ICDA SFS Toolkit is made to be used & shared freely.
Please cite the authors of the resources you use, and the ICDA SFS Toolkit if you are able:
InternationalDietetics.org/Sustainability

page updated 2025 May