EAT-Lancet report risks human health and environment
Six years later, radical near-vegan diet still misses the mark
October 3, 2025
(Arlington, Va.) The Animal Agriculture Alliance issued the following statement, attributable to President and CEO Hannah Thompson-Weeman, in response to the second EAT-Lancet Commission Report on Food, Planet, Health.
“The EAT-Lancet Commission rehashing the same near-vegan diet it has been promoting for more than six years doesn’t change the facts about the many proven contributions of animal-source foods to nutrient-dense diets. Today’s animal protein is produced more efficiently than ever, delivering unmatched nutritional benefits while protecting the natural resources we all share.
The new EAT-Lancet report admits this diet is not based on environmental criteria, and since we know the FAO has concluded animal-source foods provide critical nutrition not easily replaced from other sources, the diet would also put people at risk of serious nutrient deficiencies.
The good news is that 98% of American households purchase meat and numerous consumer studies show Americans are looking to further increase their intake of high-quality protein and other nutrients. The EAT-Lancet report six years ago didn’t change that, and we don’t expect this relaunch to do so, either.”
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For more information, contact info@animalagalliance.org.