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Our Nutritional Services team is excited to serve you. Your doctor may prescribe a meal plan that aligns with your unique needs and treatment plan. Please inform your nurse of any food allergies or special diets you follow so they can enter them into your chart.

We have a traditional menu as well as a plant-forward menu. Our menu is also available en Español.

Our Nutrition Team’s Promise to You

Like medication, your diet is an important part of your treatment, and nourishing your body well aids your recovery. Your menu options may change throughout your stay, but we’ll always do our best to exceed your expectations.

Our Nutritional Services team provides nourishing, well-prepared meals and excellent service. You’ll be visited by one of our team members, who will guide you through selecting meals.

Our chefs prepare each meal using fresh, high-quality ingredients and items tailored to your prescribed diet while limiting processed foods and added sugars. We offer a variety of menu items, seasonings and condiments so that each meal is tailored to your tastes. If you have questions about your diet, a registered dietitian is available to speak with you.

We hope you’re pleased with your nutrition experience at AdventHealth Orlando and feel supported in body, mind and spirit.

Frequently Asked Questions About Meal Service

  • How will my meals work while I am in the hospital?

    You will be visited by one of our nutritional attendants, who will guide you through our menus and how to select your meals. Our chefs prepare each meal using fresh, high-quality ingredients and items tailored to your prescribed diet while limiting processed foods and added sugars. We offer a variety of options, seasonings and condiments so that each meal is tailored to your preferences.

  • What does a prescribed diet mean?

    Your diet, like medication, is an important part of your treatment and may speed your recovery. Your menu will follow the diet your doctor has prescribed and may change throughout your stay.

  • Why am I on a therapeutic prescribed diet?

    Diets, like medication, are prescribed by your doctor for different reasons and are an important part of your treatment. If you have questions about your prescribed diet, please speak with your doctor or ask to speak with a member of our dietitian team.

  • How do I order food while in the hospital?

    You will be visited by one of our nutritional attendants, who will guide you through our menu and how to select your meals.

  • What time will my meals arrive?

    You will be served three daily meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. The time your meals will arrive is based on the specific unit you are staying in.

  • I have a food allergy. What should I do?

    If you have food allergies, please tell your nurse. Your nutritional attendant will guide you through our menu and help you choose safe meals based on your allergy.

  • I have a food preference (e.g., vegetarian or vegan). What should I do?

    Please let your nurse or nutritional attendant know if you have a specific food preference. Your attendant will then guide you through our menu and select meals based on your preference.

  • What should I do if I was away from my room or was sleeping and missed my nutritional attendant?

    Please call our office to place your meal order over the phone.

  • I have a concern with my meal or would like something different to eat. What should I do?

    Please call our office. Our team will be more than happy to work with you to resolve any issues or answer any questions.

  • I have been prescribed a regular diet. What does this mean?

    This diet encourages healthy, wholesome food choices.

  • I have been prescribed a low-sodium diet. What does this mean?

    This diet substitutes salt with herbs and spices and limits processed cheeses and meats.

  • I have been prescribed a cardiac diet. What does this mean?

    A cardiac diet includes foods low in saturated fats and trans fats, such as lean meats, low-fat dairy products and low-fat salad dressings.

  • I have been prescribed a diabetic adult diet. What does this mean?

    On this diet, carbohydrate-rich foods are regulated to promote healthy blood sugar, including foods low in saturated fats and whole fruit instead of juice.

  • I have been prescribed a clear-liquid diet. What does this mean?

    This diet is comprised of juices, coffee, tea, broth and gelatin; no milk or cream is served with coffee.

  • I have been prescribed a full-liquid diet. What does this mean?

    This diet includes juices, coffee, tea, broth, gelatin, milk, pudding and yogurt.

  • I have been prescribed an NPO or nothing-by-mouth diet. What does this mean?

    This diet is prescribed to help you prepare for a procedure or allow the bowel to rest.