ASSESSMENT OF HOSPITAL DIETS

Abstract

Analytical values are given for vitamin A, ascorbic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and protein on 12 diets commonly used in a modern hospital. The foods were analyzed as served to the patient. Assessed on the basis of commonly accepted standards the diets are found to be deficient in various respects, and particularly in the B-vitamins, ascorbic acid, and iron.