Publisher's Synopsis
Nutrition education seeks to influence an individual's food choice, yet there are significant numbers of members of society for whom there is little in the way of food choice, and the limited options available to them may not necessarily be the best in terms of healthy eating; this includes the large numbers of people at any one time in hospitals, care homes, penal institutions and so on. This important new book covers all major aspects of nutrition in such institutions. The book is divided broadly into six sections: Hospitals; Schools; Residential homes for the elderly; Psychiatric hospitals; Prisons; The armed forces. Each section covers history, special considerations, policies, 'who decides who gets what', stakeholders, financial considerations, catering details, and recommendations. Nutrition in Institutions is an essential purchase for all those involved in decision making relating to and provision of food within such establishments.
