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Missed opportunities for improving nutrition through institutional food: The case for food worker training

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  • Tsui, E.K.
  • Deutsch, J.
  • Patinella, S.
  • Freudenberg, N.

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The institutional food sector-including food served in schools, child care settings, hospitals, and senior centers-is a largely untapped resource for public health that may help to arrest increasing rates of obesity and diet-related health problems. To make this case, we estimated the reach of a diverse institutional food sector in 1 large municipality, New York City, in 2012, and explored the potential for improving institutional food by building the skills and nutritional knowledge of foodservice workers through training. Drawing on the research literature and preliminary data collected in New York City, we discuss the dynamics of nutritional decision-making in these settings. Finally, we identify opportunities and challenges associated with training the institutional food workforce to enhance nutrition and health.

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  • Tsui, E.K. & Deutsch, J. & Patinella, S. & Freudenberg, N., 2013. "Missed opportunities for improving nutrition through institutional food: The case for food worker training," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 103(9), pages 14-20.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2013.301293_2
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301293
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