| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.60 |
| Liaison | Mike Versteege |
| Submission Date | Feb. 3, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Alberta
OP-T2-5: Trans-Fats
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Shannon
Leblanc Program Team Lead, Energy Management and Sustainable Operations Facilities and Operations |
Does the institution use frying oil that does not include trans-fats and seek to avoid foods that include trans-fats in its dining operations?:
A brief description of the trans-fats avoidance program, policy, or practice:
NORTH CAMPUS
On North Campus, all frying oils used by University Dining Services are trans fat free. University Dining Services also seeks to avoid foods that include trans fats in its Lister Centre dining hall. Additionally, the Lister residential dining hall features a salad bar, fruit and entrée station and grill which focus on baked, not fried options. All salad oils and dressings are trans fat free, and 90 per cent of protein options are baked or grilled, not fried.
AUGUSTANA CAMPUS
Augustana campus utilizes Canola Harvest in their dining operations. This product is 100 per cent canola oil, trans fat free, cholesterol free, low in saturated fats, and Kosher approved.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Responsible Party Information:
NORTH CAMPUS
Name: Bob Dunham
Department: Ancillary Services
Position: Director, Hospitality Services
AUGUSTANA CAMPUS
Name: Lilas Bielopotocky
Department: Augustana Campus Food Services
Position: Supervisor
Responsible Party Information:
NORTH CAMPUS
Name: Bob Dunham
Department: Ancillary Services
Position: Director, Hospitality Services
AUGUSTANA CAMPUS
Name: Lilas Bielopotocky
Department: Augustana Campus Food Services
Position: Supervisor
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