Patient Meals
Daily Meal Serving Times
Patients
7:30 AM, 11:30 PM, and 5:30 PM
Hospital Employee/Auxiliary
11:45 AM until 12:00 PM
Hospital Campus Employees
12:00 PM until 12:15 PM
All Others
12:15 PM until 1:00 PM
Patients will receive the diet prescribed by their physician. Please notify the nurse of any special dietary needs — dietary staff members are available to discuss food and nutritional concerns.
In addition to the Gift Shop’s various snacks, there are beverage and snack vending machines located throughout our facility (some machines also accept major credit cards and contactless payments like Apple Pay):
Outside the Emergency Department’s waiting room
Adjacent to Business Office’s cashier’s entrance
3rd floor’s solarium
Guests are welcomed to enjoy meals with patients in their room, in our dining room, or in our courtyard located west of the Sisters of St. Joseph Conference Room (AKA “the Chapel”).
Start Simple with MyPlate
Remember the food pyramid? Meet MyPlate, the official symbol of the five food groups. Learn how to make MyPlate work for you.
Every stage of life benefits from a healthy eating regimen, and these benefits can accumulate over time. Bite by bite. Small changes matter.
Eating a mix of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein-rich foods, dairy products, and fortified soy alternatives is crucial. Pick foods and drinks that are rich in nutrients while making food or drink decisions. Make each bite matter.
A healthy eating routine can help boost your health today and in the years to come. Think about how your food choices come together over the course of your day or week to help you create a healthy eating routine.
Focus on whole fruits like fresh, frozen, canned, or dried.
Buy fruits to have them available to add to your meal or eat as a snack. If you buy juice, select 100% fruit juice.
2 cups
1 cup counts as:
1 small apple
1 large banana
1 cup grapes
1 cup sliced mango 1⁄2 cup raisins
1 cup 100% fruit juice
Eat a variety of vegetables and add them to mixed dishes like casseroles, sandwiches, and wraps.
Fresh, frozen, and canned count, too. Look for “reduced sodium” or “no-salt-added” on the label.
2 1⁄2 cups
1 cup counts as:
2 cups raw spinach
1 cup cooked collard, kale, or turnip greens
1 small avocado
1 large sweet potato
1 cup cooked beans, peas, or lentils
1 cup cut cauliflower
Choose whole-grain versions of common foods such as bread, pasta, and tortillas.
Not sure if it’s whole grain? Check the ingredients list for the words “whole” or “whole grain.”
6 ounces
1 ounce counts as:
1 slice of bread
1⁄2 cup cooked oatmeal 1 small tortilla
1⁄2 cup cooked brown rice 1⁄2 cup cooked couscous 1⁄2 cup cooked grits
Eat a variety of protein foods such as beans, soy, seafood, lean meats, poultry, and unsalted nuts and seeds.
Select seafood twice a week. Choose lean cuts of meat and ground beef that is at least 93% lean.
5 1⁄2 ounces
1 ounce counts as:
1 ounce cooked lean chicken, pork, or beef
1 ounce tuna fish
1⁄4 cup cooked beans, peas, or lentils
1 Tbsp peanut butter
2 Tbsp hummus
1 egg
Choose low-fat (1%) or fat-free (skim) dairy. Get the same amount of calcium and other nutrients as whole milk, but with less saturated fat and calories.
Lactose intolerant? Try lactose-free milk or a fortified soy beverage.
3 cups
1 cup counts as:
1 cup dairy milk or yogurt
1 cup lactose-free dairy milk or yogurt
1 cup fortified soy milk or yogurt
1 1⁄2 ounces hard cheese
1 cup kefir
Choose foods and beverages with less added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.
Limit:
• Added sugars to <50 grams a day.
• Saturated fat to <22 grams a day.
• Sodium to <2,300 milligrams a day.
Don’t forget physical activity!
Being active can help you prevent disease and manage your weight.
Kids > 60 min/day
Adults > 150 min/week
Source: USDS and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Daily Food Group Targets — Based on a 2,000 Calorie Plan
Visit MyPlate.gov/MyPlatePlan for a personalized plan.