Make Hospital Food Healthier
Coverage of Make Hospital Food Healthier in the Nexus archive.
- RFK Jr hails first US hospital to promise healthier meals: 'We have a template'
Tampa General Hospital in Florida became the first U.S. hospital to sign the 'Make Hospital Food Healthier' pledge, committing to serve more nutritious meals. The hospital partnered with chef Geoffrey Zakarian to overhaul its menu using the 'food is medicine' concept, resulting in a 53% increase in perceived food quality and more patients finishing meals. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins attended the event, highlighting the initiative's national significance.
- RFK Jr. comes to Tampa to roll out ‘Make Hospital Food Healthier’ pledge
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Brooke Rollins announced the 'Make Hospital Food Healthier' pledge at Tampa General Hospital, where officials reported a 53% increase in food quality after redesigning menus and collaborating with chef Geoffrey Zakarian. The initiative aims to prioritize nutrient-dense foods over processed items, reversing previous dietary guidelines.