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 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