| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.41 |
| Liaison | Deborah Steinberg |
| Submission Date | Feb. 18, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Carnegie Mellon University
SD-2: Food Education
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
Paula
Martin Registered Dietician Health Department |
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Are students educated in an academic class about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes
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Provide a brief description:
Personal Nutrition Course, 99193, includes a section on Hunger and environmental nutrition. (GMOs, Soil, Water, Organic practices)
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Are students educated in dining facilities about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes
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Provide a brief description:
Expanding the post-consumer composting options and dining locations participate in Meatless Monday Program.
Vendors promote recycling and composting at appropriate locations.
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Are students educated during orientation about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes
None
Provide a brief description:
Opportunities for students to learn about ECO-REPS, and ECO Fabulous Cookout are part of Orientation; Taste of the Tartan Event at Orientation also includes recycling and Green Practices information.
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Are students educated in other venues about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes
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Provide a brief description:
CMU participates in FOOD DAY and the Real Food Challenge. Peer Health Advocates are trained in environmental nutrition topics and share information at health promotion programs
Dining Dish Newsletter has a monthly eco-positive column as well as frequent News from the Nutritionist columns featuring hunger and environmental nutrition topics.
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Is there a program by which students are encouraged to and/or taught how to grow their own food?:
Yes
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Provide a brief description of the program:
CMU Community Garden Group.
Carnegie Mellon University Community Garden was initiated by a student group, Sustainable Earth. Learn more on Facebook,
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=105480252818915&ref=ts
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
University Health Services provides students with a comprehensive nutrition guide to help make smart eating choices and learn more about the foods they eat.
Counseling sessions are available with a registered dietitian and nutritionist, to advise about improving eating habits and working towards a healthier lifestyle.
http://www.cmu.edu/dining/healthyliving/index.html
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