Protein- and nutrient-normalized environmental footprints of university canteen meals (opens in new tab)

BackgroundThe environmental sustainability of institutional diets is increasingly recognized as a core concern in nutrition science, as food service settings influence population-level dietary patterns. University canteens offer a strategic opportunity to align nutritional quality with environmental sustainability through evidence-based menu planning.ObjectivesThis study assessed the carbon and water footprints of meals served in a large university canteen system using a life cycle assessment...