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Belize

Diet and nutrition profile based on FAO Food Balance Sheets (1961–2023).

2,832 kcal/day
88.6 g protein/day
99.5 g fat/day
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Belize provides an average of 2,832 kcal per person per day (2023), with 88.6g of protein and 99.5g of fat. Since 1961, calorie supply has increased by 33% (from 2,123 to 2,832 kcal). Globally, Belize ranks #124 out of 200 countries by calorie supply.

Food Supply Trend

Daily food supply per capita in Belize compared to the world average.

Diet Composition (2023)

Where the calories come from — food group breakdown by kcal/capita/day.

Macronutrient Trends

Protein and fat supply over time in Belize.

Food Supply Treemap

Area-proportional view of Belize's food supply — larger blocks mean more calories from that food group.

What's Different?

How Belize's food supply differs from the world average — bars show excess (right) or deficit (left) in calories.

vs. EAT-Lancet Reference Diet

How Belize's food supply compares to the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet — the scientifically-derived dietary pattern for human and planetary health.

⚠️ Approximate comparison. FAO food supply data measures availability (not intake) and uses different food group definitions than the EAT-Lancet framework. Bars show directional patterns, not precise gaps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per day does Belize produce?

Belize's food supply provides approximately 2,832 kcal per person per day as of 2023, according to FAO Food Balance Sheets. This measures food availability, not actual individual consumption — household-level waste typically reduces actual intake by 20–30%.

How has Belize's diet changed over time?

Between 1961 and 2023, Belize's total calorie supply changed from 2,123 to 2,832 kcal/capita/day (an increase of 33%). Protein supply went from 59.7g to 88.6g per day. Fat supply changed from 54.2g to 99.5g per day.

Where does Belize rank globally?

Belize ranks #124 out of 200 countries by calorie supply per capita. The world average is approximately 3,016 kcal/capita/day.

How does Belize's diet differ from the world average?

The butterfly chart above shows the difference in food supply composition between Belize and the global average. Bars extending to the right indicate food groups where Belize consumes more than the world average, while bars extending left show deficits. These differences reflect agricultural production, cultural food traditions, income levels, and trade patterns.

What are dietary risk factors?

Dietary risk factors are eating patterns linked to chronic disease and premature death, as modeled by the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study. The five major dietary risks are: high sodium intake, low fruit intake, low vegetable intake, low whole grain intake, and low nut and seed intake. These are population-level statistical estimates — not direct counts of individual deaths.