ST. JOHN’S, NL — Jap Well being has formally launched its Wholesome Meals Coverage for retail, providing meals and drinks in step with Canada’s Meals Information.
The brand new coverage will apply to all cafeterias, merchandising machines and present outlets/auxiliaries in Jap Well being services and be carried out throughout the area over the following three years.
The coverage was developed based mostly on proof and analysis led by a regional committee of representatives from numerous disciplines and applications throughout Jap Well being, stated officers in a information launch.
“Specializing in the well being of the entire inhabitants is essential to assist preserve individuals wholesome and nicely lengthy earlier than they want remedy for sickness,” stated Jap Well being vp of scientific providers Judy O’Keefe.
“The Wholesome Meals Coverage for Retail helps the wholesome consuming and vitamin training that’s offered by our expert and devoted health-care professionals.”
The coverage aligns with the well being authority’s predominant areas of Inhabitants Well being and a Wholesome Office, included within the group’s Strategic Plan for 2020-23, Placing Excellence into Motion.
It is not going to apply to meals and drinks to sufferers in hospitals and residents in long-term care services, as there are current insurance policies in place.
Extra details about the coverage may be discovered on-line.
