Sustainability in university restaurants: a scoping review of evaluation focus and strategies

Sustainability in university restaurants has been mostly addressed through waste reduction, with limited focus on structural changes and on the broader 5Rs framework. Future studies should integrate environmental strategies with nutritional adequacy, dietary quality, and student health to maximize the impact of sustainable initiatives in these settings.

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Journal of Health Population and Nutrition
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2026-03-12
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-026-01288-9
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Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
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Sustainability in university restaurants has been mostly addressed through waste reduction, with limited focus on structural changes and on the broader 5Rs framework. Future studies should integrate environmental strategies with nutritional adequacy, dietary quality, and student health to maximize the impact of sustainable initiatives in these settings.

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