Hosted by BDA Food Services Specialist Group
A free online event over 3 days to give Dietitians and stakeholders the opportunity to have their say about the next edition of the Digest.
Tuesday 6th July 14:30 - 16:00
Wednesday 7th July 14:30 - 16:00
Thursday 8th July 14:30 - 16:00
The BDA's Nutrition and Hydration Digest aims to improve nutrition and health outcomes through food and beverage services.
The Digest is currently under review for the 3rd edition by a dedicated working party in conjunction with the BDA's Food Service Specialist Group and Hospital Caterers Association.
Your input and opinions on current recommendations are an essential part of the review process and will help to ensure the Digest remains up to date and a practical resource for those involved in hospital food and beverage services.
You can join the virtual consultation event on which ever day interests you (or all three!) by registering your spot with Eventbrite. You will receive a Microsoft Teams link to join the event closer to the date.
Event Schedule
Day 1: Tuesday 6th July
Sustainability and Catering for NHS Staff & Visitors
2.30pm: Introduction
•A background to the Digest document and review process
•How to get involved
2.35pm: General feedback on the Digest layout
3:00pm: Sustainability
•How do we incorporate sustainability into the Digest?
3.30pm: Chapter 3 Catering for staff & visitors
•Health & wellbeing for staff- criteria
•Practical implications of national standards
•What does ‘good’ look like at your site?
Day 2: Wednesday 7th July
Menu Design, Nutrition Targets & Catering Contracts
2.30pm: Introduction
•A background to the Digest document and review process
•How to get involved
2.35pm: Chapter 8 Menu Design & Chapter 9 Nutritional Standards
•Incorporating menu quality, not just quantity into menu design
•Menu structure- what works?
•Increasing the protein recommendation
•Including micronutrient recommendations
•Specific guidance on meal component standards
3.30pm: Chapter 6 Catering Specifications & Contracts
•Preparing and responding to a catering specification for tender
•Contract jargon buster brainstorm
•The challenges of the day to day running of catering contracts
Day 3: Thursday 8th July
Menu Coding, Specialist Patient Groups & Closing Presentation
2.30pm: Introduction
•A background to the Digest document and review process
•How to get involved
2.35pm: Chapter 11 Special Diets, Patient Groups & Menu Coding
•Healthier option coding - incorporating carbohydrate maximums
•Higher energy coding- incorporating protein minimums
•Revisiting calorie targets for the mental health patient group
3.30pm: Closing session
•Summary of discussions
•Next steps
•Further feedback opportunities