EcoDish365

EcoDish365 is a comprehensive digital platform that integrates nutrition science, environmental impact assessment, and health outcomes into a single decision-support tool. It brings together Canada's Nutrient File, leading nutrient profiling systems, and life-cycle environmental data so users can evaluate food choices and meals across multiple dimensions at once.

The platform serves three stakeholder groups: individuals seeking healthier and more sustainable food choices, researchers investigating the nutrition-environment intersection, and policymakers developing evidence-based dietary and sustainability initiatives.

Life Cycle Assessment

Environmental impact is quantified using the ReCiPe 2016 midpoint method across 18 impact categories, normalized per 100 kcal and regionalized for Canadian conditions. Results are also monetized in Canadian dollars to support policy and procurement decisions.

Nutrient Profiling

Nutritional quality is assessed through multiple complementary systems: the Health Star Rating (HSR), the Food Compass Score (FCS) across 9 domains and 54 attributes, and the Healthy Eating Food Index (HEFI) with 10 Canadian-dietary-guideline components.

Health Impact

The Health and Nutritional Impact (HENI) method estimates the effect of foods on health outcomes in Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), supporting comparisons between dietary choices at a population level.