The mismatch between canteen guidelines and their implementation at canteens in medical institutions in Anuradhapura District.

Introduction: The 'Guidelines for a healthy canteen in workplaces' (guidelines) was published in 2013 by the Ministry of Health to improve food choices & healthy eating of working community.

Objectives: To determine the extent of implementation of guidelines in canteens at medical institutions in Anuradhapura District.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on random working days in canteens providing all three main meals in medical institutions in Anuradhapura District in August and September 2018.