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Healthy People, Healthy Planet: Aligning U.Va. Dining’s Nutrition & Sustainability Efforts. Kendall Singleton Sustainability Coordinator, U.Va. Dining. Overview. Green Dining at UVA UVA Dining Nutrition Program Combining Sustainability and Nutrition
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Healthy People, Healthy Planet:Aligning U.Va. Dining’s Nutrition & Sustainability Efforts Kendall Singleton Sustainability Coordinator, U.Va. Dining
Overview • Green Dining at UVA • UVA Dining Nutrition Program • Combining Sustainability and Nutrition • Current Program • Future Program
Green Dining @ UVA • Student Driven • Bull’s Eye Program • Sustainable Purchasing Criteria • Initiatives: • Compost • Reusable To-Go Program • Reusable Mug Frequency Cards • Food Waste Audit
UVA Dining Nutrition Program • Nutritionist: R.D., PhD. • Menu Analysis • Allergy Consultations • Programming: • HealthyEats Station • No Fry Friday • Vegan & Vegetarian Offerings
Combining Sustainability & Nutrition • Student Interest • Local food meets sustainability and nutritional goals • Promoting increased consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables • Shared Messaging
Current Programming • Organic Salad Bar • Portion Size • Meat Free Mondays Station • Local Food Distribution Partnership • Connecting the Sustainability and Nutrition Outreach Actions
Future Programming • Expansion of Sustainable Purchasing • Local Food • Education & Awareness • Existing Programs • Wellness • Sustainability
Thank You Kendall Singleton kendall.singleton@virginia.edu