Food & Nutrition Services
Good nutrition is essential for all of us. Finding helpful nutrition information and learning good diet habits helps maintain good health and can also lead to better management of some health conditions. For instance, eating right can help promote better cardiovascular health.
Mercy provides nutrition education and counseling through our Food & Nutrition Services' outpatient counseling. Our Registered, Licensed Dietitians are experienced in counseling people with special diet needs or anyone seeking guidance in sound nutrition.
Mercy dietitians can help you manage your nutrition needs, from physician-prescribed diets to heart-health eating, weight concerns and overall healthy eating.
High Marks for Hospital Food
According to Press Ganey, Mercy Medical Center Food & Nutrition Services ranks in the top 0.7% for patient satisfaction. Only 1 in 5 hospitals in the nation have achieved this ranking – and Mercy has achieved greater than 90% for 8 years in a row!
How has Mercy achieved these scores? Mercy’s Food & Nutrition Services department believes fresh foods are best.
Supporting Local Farmers
Mercy supports local Iowa farmers and community health by purchasing locally sourced fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy products.
