A food audit and public survey were initiated to identify current Menus and to consider ways to introduce more diverse, tastier and healthier food for aged care residents and patients. Health Minister Jenny Mikakos would like to see as many as possible take up the opportunity to participate in the community survey Engage Victoria.
Luke Donnellan, Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers said the issue is an important one and added:
“A healthy, balanced diet is the key to staying fit, healthy and happy. That’s why we’ll be serving up the very best, locally sourced food in our hospitals and aged care centres.”
The aim of the food audit is to look at drinks and food service in terms of their nutritional value and consider how the menus in aged care facilities and public hospitals cater for modern diets and their diverse needs.
The audit will also assess the variety and taste of current meals on offer, ways to obtain food from Victorian producers and farmers as well as considering ways to reduce high salt and high fat foods in vending machines, hospital-run cafes and at patient’s beds.
Government schemes such as this often use printing services to create a variety of documentation to release to the public. All responses to the survey must be submitted by November 25.Get a Free Quote for Menus