A plant-rich diet has a lower environmental footprint, requires fewer resources such as land and water, helps protect biodiversity, conserves resources, and contributes to global food security by utilizing resources more efficiently and improving food availability.
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Gameplay description
In the game Climate Cooldown, “Plant Rich Diet” helps reduce our impact by better use of land and water, biodiversity conservation, resource conservation and food security.
Prospective degrees
Nutrition science, Sustainable food systems
Careers
Plant-based nutritionist, Sustainable food systems advocate
Elementary
What is a plant-rich diet and why is it beneficial?
List 5 or more of your favorite fruits and vegetables.
Middle
Explain the health and environmental benefits of incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet.
Can you think of any plant-based foods that are good for the environment?
Pick a food you like and then use a 'food mile' calculator to find out how far your food has traveled for you to eat it.
Discuss the environmental impacts of animal agriculture and the concept of food miles.
High
Examine the connections between diet, human health, and environmental sustainability.
Evaluate strategies for promoting plant-rich diets and reducing the consumption of animal products for health and sustainability.
Advanced
Critically analyze the environmental, ethical, and social dimensions of food production and consumption patterns.
Discuss the role of plant-rich diets in addressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security.