Enhancement of Nutrition Services for Older Persons; 'Healthy Meal Service'

摘要

The project was designed to conduct a feasibility study on the potential of atotal coordinated food service system for elderly nutrition programs with a special emphasis on the isolated and underserved homebound. The components of the system include: (a) introduction of frozen pre-plated meals and supplemental fresh items; (b) coordination and use of appropriate available USDA government commodities to reduce cost; and (c) developing a safe and simple means of storing and heating the meal. This report includes information about: (a) the method used to carry out the project; (b) survey results; (c) current challenges in home delivery of meals.