Presented by: Ralph Loglisci Project Director, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health David Furhman Director of Dining Services, Johns Hopkins University

Background History on Meatless Monday Originated during WWI Current Campaign Launched in 2003 Reduce Saturated Fat Intake by 15% Healthy People 2010 Recommendation Developed in Association with JHSPH CLF Serves as Scientific Advisor Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University

Reduce risk of mortality A recent study followed over 500,000 U.S. men and women over 10 years. Study participants who consumed the highest amounts of red and processed meat had significantly higher risks of overall mortality, cancer mortality and cardiovascular disease mortality. Reduce risk of inflammatory bowel disease A 2010 study of 67,581 women in France indicated that diets high in meat protein were associated with an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease. The authors hypothesize that the increased risk is caused by a release of compounds that are toxic to the colon. They suggest limiting meat intake to the recommended daily amount in order to reduce the risk of IBD. Reduce cancer risk Recent studies found diets abundant in red and processed meats have been associated with increased cancer risk, especially of the digestive tract Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University Why - Health Concerns

Why - Environmental Concerns Water consumed at unsustainable rates About 2,000 gallons of water used to produce 1 pound of beef* Meat production heavily reliant on fossil fuel 40 calories of fossil fuel energy go into every calorie of feed lot beef compared to the 2.2 calories of fossil fuel energy needed to produce one calorie of plant-based protein* U.S. Agriculture Dominated by Livestock Production 50-70% of all grain grown in U.S. is fed to livestock & poultry* Livestock production accounts for 70% of all agricultural land # Food Animal Waste & Water Pollution EPA: agricultural operations, including animal confinement operations, are a significant source of water pollution States estimate that agriculture contributes to the impairment of at least 173,629 river miles, 3,183,159 lake acres and 2,971 estuary miles *Pimental & Pimental, 2003 Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University

Plant-Based Diets vs. Diets with Animal Protein Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University

Why - JHU Why Meatless Monday? Consistent with Responsible Dining ‘DNA’ Healthy Body Healthy Environment Why Now? Logical progression in our commitment to continual improvement Why does this work for JHU Dining? Non-exclusive Based on customer choice Educational and information-based Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University

Program Rollout Education at Point of Sale (Dining Facilities) Modified Menus Advertising and Publicity Peer to Peer marketing and education Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University

Year 1 ( ) Educational Tabling Sampling Counter Cards Easels Buttons Featured Vegetarian Options Celebrity Guest Chef Event (Kim O’Donnel) Vegetarian Steering Committee Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University

Year 1 Marketing Collateral Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University Counter CardLarge Easel Sign

Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University Counter Card Year 1 Marketing Collateral Celebrity Chef Demo

Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University Large Standing Banners Counter Cards Enhanced Vegetarian Menu QR Codes Vegetarian Steering Committee Chef Cooking Demos (FFC & Nolan’s) Year 2 ( )

Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University Counter CardCustom Chalk Boards to Advertise Meatless Monday Specials Year 2 Marketing Collateral

Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University Standing Banners Healthy Body Healthy Environment Year 2 Marketing Collateral

Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University Meatless Monday Chef Demo at Nolan’s Year 2 Chef Demos

Metrics On any given Monday, we offer over 500 distinct vegetarian menu items For Monday production, ARAMARK purchases on average 25% less meat and buy on average 35% more vegetables Vegetarian production has increased by 45% - through the conversion of meat-based dishes or stations to vegetarian options Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University

Positive Impact Given the conversion of meat-based to vegetarian dishes: During a 32 week academic year, we save about 24 million gallons of water During a 52 week calendar, we save about 38 million gallons of water Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University

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