Nutrition and Food Services at Forest Hills
Meal Service
Patient meals are served according to the physician’s diet order. Breakfast is served each day between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Lunch is served between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and dinner is between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Patients on regular and therapeutic diets are offered seven-day cycle, pre-selected menus. The menus reflect the doctor’s prescribed diet and are planned according to the latest nutritional guidelines of the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, National Kidney Foundation and the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. Upon notification, menu alternatives are available to allow for food preference, food allergies and other special dietary needs. Kosher foods (double-wrapped glatt kosher meals) are available to patients who request it. Kosher grape juice and challah rolls are offered for Friday dinner.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Medical nutrition therapy is provided to patients:
- To help them understand and follow their prescribed diet.
- To maintain and/or improve their food intake for early healing and recovery.
- To make their stay in the hospital as pleasant as possible.
The dietetic technicians and registered dietitians (nutritionists) explain to each patient their prescribed diet and the menu selection process.
The nutritionists collaborate with the patient’s physician and other health team members:
- To asses their nutritional status and needs.
- To develop, implement, evaluate and revise a nutrition therapy that is based on their assessed needs, medical condition and response to treatment.
Department Director
Theresa Dunn, BS
General Number
(718) 830-4028