This webinar was presented on Thursday, November 12, 2020, from 2–3:30 PM EDT.
More and more people are interested in plant-based eating, including in the hospital setting. The American College of Cardiology has issued guidance that hospitalization provides a teachable moment, and in 2017, the American Medical Association issued a resolution recommending plant-based meal options and the elimination of processed meat in hospitals. Not only are plant-based meals beneficial for patients, but for the planet as well, providing a sustainable source of food packed with nutrients.
Similarly, legislation has made plant-based meal options a requirement in hospitals in some states, including California and New York, resulting in healthier, more inclusive hospital menus. So how else are healthcare facilities answering the call for healthy, sustainable, delicious meal options?
Join moderator Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, and an expert panel of speakers representing a variety of segments of health care foodservice providers as they update you about the latest information on this increasingly important topic.
After completing this continuing education course, nutrition professionals should be better able to:
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