Transformation to room service food delivery in a pediatric health care facility.

Patient food service is an important component in the nutritional management of hospitalized children. The previous meal delivery system at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto was a cold-plating re-thermalized system. Issues related to this model included order lead time, the reheating process, menu selection, and service style.

Feeding patterns and weight among First Nations children.

Purpose: Little information is available on the growth and feeding patterns of First Nations children. Our goal was to assess the anthropometric status, feeding practices, and dietary intake of children born in 1994 or 1995 (n=102) and living in Walpole Island First Nation.

Methods: Information on demographic characteristics and infant feeding practices was obtained through parent interviews conducted between 1994 and 1999.