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HHS’ Healthy Food Agenda Puts Hospitals on Notice About Patients’ Meals

The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what the Department of Health and Human Services terms “real food.”

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The Department of Health and Human Services has issued guidelines for hospitals and nursing homes, emphasizing the importance of serving "real food" to patients. The guidelines aim to limit the availability of sugary drinks and dietary supplements in these facilities, instead promoting healthier options.

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