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Guidance

Food in hospitals

Published on 28 July 2020

From: Health Facilities Scotland

National Catering and Nutrition Specification for Food and Fluid Provision in Hospitals in Scotland

Documents

Food in hospitals - Revised March 2016

PDF, 1MB

Details

This guidance document provides information on standards for nutritional care, nutrient and food provision for patients within hospitals. It provides information on how the standards/guidance can be met through assessment of the hospital population’s dietary needs, menu planning, and practical suggestions on food choices suitable for different dietary needs, including special and therapeutic diets.