The hospitals are targeting sodium in particular, and using the funds to offer lower sodium options in the cafeteria as well as develop lower sodium versions of some existing menu items, according to the report. The hospitals also plan to make changes to vending-machine food, adding in more nutritious options and providing information for visitors about what the healthiest options are in each machine, according to the report.
Additionally, the Presence hospitals plan to host community education events on how to make healthy food choices, according to the report.
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