An Analytical Study on The Quality Parameters Of Patient Meals Served At Private Hospitals Of Delhi

Abstract

newline Food is an integral part of the hospital catering system. Meal service rather than being looked upon as a duty towards patient treatment and wellbeing was rather being seen as an ancillary service. However, over the years, it has acquired its much deserved attention as the role of healthy diet and nutritious food is being discussed as an important part by almost all diet and Food experts. The trend is on outsourcing the preparation of hospital meals wherein the food is partially or fully prepared outside the hospital premises (usually at a kitchen facility outside the hospital). On the other hand many hospitals still manage to have the in-house Hospital food production and service system