HI SCR101

Urges a transition to a plant-based lifestyle incorporating plant-based nutrition and construction materials to benefit human health, animal welfare, and the environment.

Recognizes plant-based lifestyle as aligned with traditional Hawaiian dietary practices, including cultivation of endemic and canoe plants, restoration of the Ahupua'a system, and use of sustainable building materials.

Cites Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell's research showing the traditional Native Hawaiian diet consisted of approximately 78% carbohydrates, 12% protein, and 10% fat, primarily from poi, uala, ulu, vegetables, seaweed, and fish.

References support from major health care organizations including the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, American Heart Association, and MD Anderson Cancer Center for plant-based diets.

Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor, Comptroller, Director of Health, Superintendent of Education, Board of Education Chair, Director of Agriculture, Director of Planning and Sustainable Development, and county mayors.