Calorie posting underway at Merlin Park University Hospital staff and visitor restaurant

Staff in Merlin Park University Hospital launched the HSE Calorie Posting policy in the restaurant for staff and visitors on Wednesday 02 December. Calorie information is now displayed clearly on menus and display boards. This policy is being implemented on a phased basis and has started with breakfast menus. In addition, restaurant staff are encouraging healthy eating by promoting healthy swap options from the menu. Complimentary refreshments and fruit were provided to all who visited the restaurant during the launch.
 
Commenting on the success and eagerness of staff at Merlin Park University Hospital to implement the HSE Policy on Calorie posting, The catering manager Mary Killeen said, “this policy will make our staff and visitors more aware of the calories in the food they eat and targets awareness around obesity problems”. Calorie information will be available across the entire restaurant menu in 2016.  
 
Pictured at the launch are: Margaret O’Toole, Management; Pamela Normoyle, Healthy Ireland; Mary Monaghan, Catering; Mary Killeen, Catering Manager; Chefs Tina O’Connor & P J O’Sullivan; Ann Conroy & Finola Scahill, Catering and Lorna Quinn, Nursing Manager.