10 Examples Of Hospital Food From Various Places Around The World, As Shared By Folks Online

Nobody wants to end up in the hospital, let alone have to worry about the kind of food they’ll be served there. Of course, you can’t expect a five-star menu, but you’d hope that the meals are decent enough to help you get through your (hopefully) short visit. 

Well, that’s somewhat the case, as you’ll see from these pictures taken from the ‘Rate My Hospital Plate’ Facebook group. This interesting community has over 100k members who’ve shared diverse photos of the food they were served in medical institutions.

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10 PHOTOS

#1 Last Day (4) In Fulwood Hall Hospital

#2 Addenbrookes Sunday Roast

#3 It's My Wife Who Is In Hospital, Furness General, This Was Her Dinner Yesterday

Not all food served at medical institutions is good, even though that might seem incredibly contradictory. Studies have found that hospital malnutrition affects around 30-50% of patients worldwide due to the nutrition decline they may experience during their stay.

It’s important to understand that hospitals often operate on strict budgets and are already scrambling to cope with emergencies. Amid all that chaos, it may be tough for them to keep up the highest food and nutritional standards for their patients. 

That’s why the ‘Rate My Hospital Plate’ group doesn’t exist to shame medical institutions, it’s more of a fun initiative where patients can find support and connect. People even write kind words in the comments to help improve the morale of posters who are sick.

#4 Meat And Potato Pie, Chips And Green Beans @ Barnsley Hospital

#5 Hospital Dinner New York City, USA

#6 Tea Time At NGH [Northern General Hospital] Sheffield

Considering the budget constraints and the already massive strain on medical facilities, experts suggest that hospitals can improve food quality by first providing less processed foods. If they partner with local businesses, they can find healthier take-out options or even fresher meals.

Doctors and nurses can also encourage patients to bring home-cooked meals if their circumstances allow it. Medical institutions should try to provide more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Even if they can’t meet all of these criteria, a few small changes can drastically help patient health and recovery during their stay.

#7 Day 4 At RDH [Royal Darwin Hospital]

#8 This Was My Wife's Tea Last Night. Fgh [Furness General Hospital]

#9 St James Hospital, Leeds

There are some hospitals that go above and beyond for their patient’s health. In 2018, the UC Davis Medical Center hired a local chef to manage a new initiative called ‘farm-to-fork.’ They prioritized serving locally grown plant-based meals to improve nutrition. The program, which is still in place today, even won a James Beard Foundation award.

This kind of initiative shows that the people in charge of medical institutions have the power to make changes that can benefit their patients and staff. They just need to develop innovative ways of making that a reality.

#10 Beef Dinner Qe Gateshead