In order to improve the sustainability of a healthy diet and meet the dietary needs of people with allergies and vegetarians, some universities, including the following 11 schools, provide students with unusual nutritional resources and food choices. This is not a comprehensive list of healthy eating initiative universities, so let's get to know these 11 universities first.

Cornell University——Cornell University (NY)

At Cornell University in new york, it is easy to find whole-grain trans-fat-free foods with low contents of fresh raw materials, fat, sugar and salt. The school's "Healthy Eating" project has printed the Apple logo on foods that meet certain nutritional standards, and students can receive nutritional counseling to assess their dietary needs and cope with stress, anxiety and other obstacles to healthy eating. Last year, Cornell University began to use recyclable containers so that students can have a sustainable choice.

U.S. News ranking: 17 (tied), National University

Emory University-Emory University (GA)

Emory University's new student center is a step towards a healthier and cleaner diet. There is a food meal with more vegetables and less meat, which is chosen to reduce the carbon footprint of the food provided. Emory University allows students to participate in the activities of Oxford College Organic Farm, which is a living laboratory that provides agricultural products for the school cafeteria and a weekly farmer's market on campus. Emory University's website reads: "Emory Restaurant provides high-quality food, adopts authentic and seasonal dining choices, and considers balance and health when cooking." They also serve vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher and halal food.

U.S. News ranking: 21th, National University

Georgia Institute of Technology

At Georgia Institute of Technology, good food, sustainability and community participation go hand in hand. As its name suggests, this university uses hydroponic crop technology to grow lettuce in soilless medium, and students can find cage-free eggs and grass-fed beef on campus. Local residents will donate some extra food. The office of the campus sustainable development partner cooperates with the local non-profit organization "Common Market" to directly deliver fresh food from local farms to the campus. According to the school website, the campus kitchen of Georgia Institute of Technology cooperates with the campus catering service department to prepare and distribute food for those in need.

U.S. News ranking: 29 (tied), national university

Northwestern University (IL)

is considered by people for the ethical treatment of animals as one of the most vegetarian-friendly schools. Northwestern University in Illinois obtains organic agricultural products from its farm in Osseo, Wisconsin, and gives priority to using local ingredients in its campus restaurants. Milk without genetically modified hormones is purchased from Illinois, and the "Wild Roots" in the campus garden provide food for the small restaurants on campus, while the primary school canteen-Frontera Fresco-aims to purchase as much as possible from the surrounding areas such as Indiana and Michigan.

U.S. News Rank: 9, Wild Roots

Occidental College (CA)

Western College in California is a member of the "Real Food Campus Commitment", and the signatories of this commitment agree that by 2121, at least 21% of the food they buy will meet a set of standards every year. This food must be humane, ecologically sound, local or community, and other requirements that represent a specific set of health and eco-friendly values. In the 2118-2119 academic year, Western colleges purchased 29% of this standard food. Some projects have been implemented, including an organic food bar, a sustainable milkshake bar and participating in the National Meat Free Monday Campaign.

U.S. News ranking: 39 (tied), national college of arts and sciences

Stanford University-Stanford University (CA)

Are you a vegan or an ordinary vegetarian? Stanford University in California may be a good choice. Stanford University's daily menu is 81% vegetarian, more than 51% vegan, and there are plenty of kosher and gluten-free foods to choose from. This means vegetarian quinoa burgers, seasonal tofu bowls, vegetarian Vietnamese rice noodles and hummus that all students want. This university is also concerned about how you dilute it. In 2117, its innovative taste laboratory made Kombucha with peaches and cream soda.

U.S. News ranking: 6 (tied), Stirling College, National University

At Stirling College, sustainable and healthy food is the foundation of the curriculum and community of this Vermont institution. The college is considered to be one of the most sustainable schools. From seeds to compost, the college grows its own food, and students are required to do their part: every semester, all students have to do a week's serving work, and many students will cook with the college's professional chefs. For all those who don't like dairy products, primitive diets or gluten-free foods, Stirling takes a "food-inclusive" approach to ensure that everyone can get the nutrition they need without any worries.

U.S. News ranking: none, national college of arts and sciences

University of Massachusetts at amherst-Amherst

At the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, healthy eating becomes easy. The menu identifier lists the ingredients, nutritional information and health grades of all foods. The label also lists allergens, including milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans, tree nuts, soybeans, peanuts and wheat, as well as sesame and corn, which rank among the top 8 allergens. Certified organic farm partners are a key part of promoting a plant-based diet that avoids fried food and processed meat.

U.S. News ranking: 64 (tied), National University

University of North Texas-The University of North Texas

is the first university in the United States to open a vegetarian university canteen. The food choices in Mean Greens Cafe include tofu fingers, vegetarian panini cakes and Xitan pizza. Just outside the restaurant, in the hydroponic vegetable garden in an upgraded freight trailer, 5 to 11 kinds of lettuce and herbs can be planted at any time-811 heads of lettuce can be produced for the campus canteen every week.

U.S. News ranking: 281 (tied), National University

Virginia Tech

In addition to Virginia Tech's 11 dining centers, students can also get food directly through two special fast food trucks-Grillfield and Periodic Table. Their "Latin Integration" and "Asian Integration" menus have been evolving, with trucks appearing in underserved areas on campus and in places where football matches can be reached. Every dining center in the school has an executive chef, a registered dietitian, an extensive off-campus dining plan, and uses local agricultural products, including the school farm. The dining center also provides reusable and biodegradable take-away containers.

U.S. News ranking: 74 (tied), national university.