Medicine Research Assignment: Nutrition Hospital Diet Menu

Nutrition  Hospital Diet Menu
Your Name
November 20, 2016
Your Institution of Affiliation
St. Vincent Hospital – Indiana (Revised)
Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Cereals
* Oatmeal
* Cream of Wheat
* Honey Nut
* Natural Granola
* Rice Chex (Gluten free)
* Oats

Sandwiches & Burgers
* Black beans burger (for vegetarians)
* Tuna Sandwich
* Grilled Cheese
* Tuna-Parmesan Sandwich (Omega 3)

Pasta
* Pesto
* Carbonara
* Sweet pasta
* Vietnamese pasta

Drinks/beverage
* Irish coffee
* Tea
* Seltzer
* Water

Drinks/beverage
* Avocado Milkshake
* Tomato shake
* Mango juice
* Seltzer

Drinks/beverage
* Irish coffee
* Tea
* Seltzer
* Water
* Lactaid (Lactose-free)

Fruits, Vegetables, and Salads
* Cesar salad
* Fresh fruits
¯ Apple
¯ Mango
¯ Avocado
¯ Banana
* Baked Sweet potatoes

Vegetable Dishes
* Sweet Peas
* Steamed baby carrots
* Steamed vegetables

Desserts
* Strawberry yogurt
* Carrot cake
* Banana bread
* Apple Pie

Soup
* Egg-drop soup
* Vegetable Soup
* Cream of tomato soup

Hot entrees
* Fried Chicken
* Veggie meat (100% vegetable-made)
* Tofu
* Grilled chicken breast
* Beef Curry
* Chicken mandarin

Main Course
* Chicken fingers
* Veggie steak
* Tofu stuffed Ravioli with Tomato sauce
* Beef steak
* Meatloaf

Traditional Entrees
* Pancakes
* French toast
* Waffles

Dessert
* Pineapple pie
* Chocolate cake
* Tiramisu
* Gelatin (Regular and Diet)

Sides
* Mash potato
* White rice
* Brown rice
* Hash browns

Sides
* Bacon
* Cheese Omelet
* Low Cholesterol Eggs
* Scrambled Eggs



SDR (Special Diet Request) Available

Saint Vincent Hospital Original vs. Revised Menu
One of the main problems in hospitals these days is that the menu served in its cafeterias contradicts the mantra of living a healthy life CITATION Axend \l 1033 (Axe, n.d.). The neglect of hospitals, health providers, and even the government to impose that hospital cafeterias have been an issue that is unfortunately, taken for granted in many ways. As compared to the original menu of Saint Vincent hospital as presented above, this new menus puts more focus on the health, nutrition, and other medical issues that might be present for any client. As compared to the original menu of a typical Mid-west hospital, more focus is given to gluten-free options and healthy drinks such as water, milkshake, and seltzer as compared to the typical soda. This revised menu is also better because it does not neglect the cultural factor that Midwestern’s want more comfort foods. Thus, in the revised menu, comfort foods were presented in a more healthy way (E.g. Veggie meat). Such an example would be veggie meat which taste exactly like meat but is made from vegetables.
Highlands’s hospital – Menu (Revised)
Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Cereals
* Natural Granola
* Rice Chex
* Special K
* Raisin Bran
* Coco Crunch

Sandwiches & Burgers
* Veggie ...