What do hospitals have to say for themselves about serving meals that appear to be designed to inspire repeat business? “Hospital food needs a revolution.” I was surprised to learn that most inpatient meals served in hospitals are “not required to meet national nutrition standards for a healthy diet.” An analysis of the nutritional value of food served to patients in teaching hospitals found that many did not meet dietary recommendations. “Warning: Hospital food bad for health,” read the headline. A registered dietitian wrote to defend hospitals and point out how stringent the guidelines are,...

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