Serve Our Seniors, Inc.--a demonstration program for proposed California menu guidelines for senior nutrition. California Department of Aging.
Revised menu guidelines, written by the California Department of Aging (CDA) for senior nutrition programs, were tested by Serve Our Seniors, Inc. in a demonstration program from January '91 through June '92. Results showed improved nutrient value of the meals through increasing fiber, and decreasing sugar and fat. New menus were accepted by senior participants with little resistance. Project food costs increased 4%. Guidelines were used in a variety of project kitchens, with minimal staff training. Limited storage was a problem. Vendors were encouraged to identify appropriate foods and control costs.
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D000368:Aged; D002140:California; D003363:Cost Control; D005522:Food Services / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008612:Menu Planning; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D009753:Nutritive Value; D015397:Program Evaluation