Discuss methods the registered dietitian can use to ensure patient satisfaction with meals and provide choice in menu selection


Offering suggestions and appropriate substitutions can be an efficient method of ensuring that the patient's diet remains adequate and acceptable. Restaurant-style menus, room service ordering systems, a la carte food carts, and individual-unit kitchens and galleys are all examples of methods to ensure patient satisfaction and choice in menu selection.

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