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Database research record2023·Denmark (Copenhagen)

Social gastronomy initiatives in Copenhagen, Denmark for food security, sustainability and health

Charlotte Siiger

European Journal of Public Health

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The "Green Sustainable Communities" project in Copenhagen, Denmark, developed social gastronomy methods to empower lower socio-economic households with sustainable, healthy, and affordable cooking practices. Interventions included community meals, gardening, and food courses, utilizing surplus fruits, vegetables, and affordable legumes. These initiatives promoted affordable, climate-friendly, and healthy diets, increasing social wellbeing and improving nutrition.