Accessing hospital packaged foods and beverages: the importance of a seated posture when eating

ConclusionsEating in a seated position when in hospital has been shown to improve intake. The present study demonstrates that eating in a seated posture is also advantageous for opening the food and beverage packs used in the NSW hospital food service and supports the notion that patients should sit to eat in hospital.

Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics - September 30, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: A. Bell, L. Tapsell, K. Walton, A. Yoxall Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research