Sustainability
Is the following statement true or false? "One environmentally sustainable way to integrate non-meat diet alternatives is to eat from local providers."
True
Is the following statement true or false? "Eating fruits and vegetables daily is good for you."
True (5 80g portions per day; fits into the palm of your hand)
Which food preparation method can make preparing food easier?
a) Prior to each meal, b) Meal prep days in advance
b) Meal prep days in advance
Is the following statement true or false, "Does the University of Mississippi have a campus garden?"
True
Bonus: where is it located?
Which of the following plant-based foods have relatively high protein?
a) beans/legumes, b) pasta, c) soy products (tofu, tempeh, etc.), d) nuts/seeds
a, c, d
Is the following statement true or false? "Eating meat of any level of consumption is an environmentally unsustainable diet practice."
False
Which of the food types below is most linked to cancer?
a) red meat (pork, steak, lamb), b) plant-based (whole grains, beans, vegetables), c) processed meat (deli meat, hotdogs, bacon), d) sugary food (soft candy, chocolate, soda).
c) processed meat
Is the following statement true or false? "Eating a plant-based diet is only feasible for those with high-incomes."
False. (There are many low-cost options for plant-based food choices!)
Which on-campus dining option offers plant-based meal choices?
a) RC South Marketplace, b) Rebel Market, c) Einstein bros, d) Food trucks (Farmstand, Yum Yum Thai, etc.), e) Chick fil' A
All of the above (technically)!
What are some plant-based foods that add omega-3 fatty acids into your diet?
Nuts and seeds (flaxseeds, chia seeds, kidney beans, edamame, walnuts).
Which of the following are notable issues associated with high meat consumption?
a) GHG emissions, b) water consumption, c) land degradation, d) antibiotic resistance
All of the above
Which of the following options are potential benefits of adding more plants in your diet?
a) lower fiber, b) reduced risk of chronic disease (cancer, heart disease, etc.), c) reduced inflammation, d) keeps the doctor away
What is one kitchen appliance suited to cook food to meal prep for days in advance?
Crock pot
What time and day does the Oxford Community Market meet regularly?
Tuesday 3-6:30pm
Which of the following are common concerns associated with following a plant-based diet?
a) Iron deficiency, b) carb deficiency , c) vitamin c deficiency, d) omega-3 fatty acid deficiency
a, d
About what percentage does livestock production contribute to global GHG emissions?
a) 7%, b) 15%, c) 70%, d) 2%
b) 15%
Which type of fat is most linked to negative health outcomes?
a) unsaturated fats
b) saturated fats
b) saturated fats
Which of the following are effective ways to introduce more plants in your diet?
a) start with easy and inexpensive recipes, b) go cold turkey from meat, c) think about adding food, not restricting food, d) integrate foods/ingredients from different cultures, e) prioritize buying vegan substitutes, f) adopt a wholistic vegan mindset
a, c, d
Which of the following local dining locations have vegetarian food options?
a) Maharaja Indian Cuisine, b) The Tarasque Cucina, c) Rice and Spice, d) Noodle Bowl, e) Saint Leo's, f) El Charro, g) Greenline Salads, h) First Watch
All of the above!
What are some plant-based foods that add iron into your diet?
Nuts, dried fruits, pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black/pinto beans, etc.), dark green leafy vegetables (broccoli, watercress, spring greens, etc.), and iron fortified cereal.
About how many gallons of water does it take to produce one pound of beef?
1,800 gallons
Up to how much red meat (ounces) does the National Cancer Institute recommend a person eat per week?
18 ounces (3oz ~ serving)
How should red meat be cooked to limit cancer risk?
a) lower temperatures (baking, roasting)
b) higher temperatures (burning, charring meat)
a) lower temperatures
What are the names of the three local markets that regularly operate in Oxford?
Oxford Community Market, Midtown farmer's market, and Chicory market.
What are some plant-based food that add vitamin b12 to your diet?
Yogurt, fortified cereal, fortified plant-based milks, nutritional yeast, seaweed (nori), and supplements