UVM study finds a surprising link between food waste and diet quality

News Release — University of VermontApril 18, 2018
Contact:Basil WaughUniversity of Vermont802-656-8369
Burlington – A national study of U.S. consumers conducted by the University of Vermont finds that fruit, vegetables and mixed fruit and vegetable dishes end up as food waste much more than other types of food. The study suggests people need better strategies for reducing food waste, especially those pursuing healthy diets.
Americans waste nearly a pound of food per person each