To: The Maryland State House, The Maryland State Senate, and Governor Larry Hogan
Better Hospital Food
People in the hospital, even those in mental hospitals, need nutritious food to help them recover from their illness. Processed foods and prepackaged foods have added salt, sugar and preservatives, and they are not nutritious. Therefore the patients should be provided with at least 5 fresh fruits and vegetables everyday as recommended by the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association. A healthy diet combined with daily physical activity is essential for this group of Americans.
Why is this important?
My son is in a mental hospital. The meals are often prepared from prepackaged, and processed foods. These foods have added salt, sugar, and preservatives. To prevent these patients from developing heart disease, diabetes, and chronic hypertension, they should be provided a menu with a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables.