Nutritional quality of foods served in contracted second level lodging homes.
The food served in contracted Second Level Lodging Homes (SLLH) in Hamilton-Wentworth was studied to assess compliance with current by-law standards, make recommendations about nutrition standards and identify educational needs. Dietitians collected food frequency data in 62 SLLH and recorded food served during one day. Only 44% of homes provided the minimum servings recommended by 1982 Canada's Food Guide. Recommended nutrient intakes for ten nutrients were met by 20% of homes. Provision of therapeutic diets was inconsistent. The study indicates the need for better nutritional standards and strategies to ensure SLLH residents access to sufficient, nutritious and personally acceptable food.
Hedley
M R
MR
Division of Applied Human Nutrition, University of Guelph, Ontario.
Tomasik
H H
HH
Woolcott
D M
DM
D003625:Data Collection; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005522:Food Services / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016352:Group Homes / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D009864:Ontario; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data