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McDonald’s, Chicken-Fried Steak Served in Top U.S. Children’s Hospitals
Shands Hospital in Florida is a top children’s hospital for heart surgery. But it has at least five fast-food outlets, and the patient menu includes artery-clogging meatloaf with gravy, according to PCRM’s new report on children’s hospitals that serve the most unhealthful foods.
The four other children’s hospitals named in PCRM’s report also host fast-food restaurants and serve young patients foods loaded with cholesterol and fat:
| The Five Worst Children's Hospital Food Environments |
| Institution |
Nutrition Shocker |
Shands Hospital for Children at University of Florida
Gainesville, Fla. |
At least 5 fast-food outlets, including Wendy's; patient menu includes a ham-and-cheese croissant, barbecue chicken, and meatloaf with beef gravy |
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Nashville, Tenn. |
4 fast-food outlets, including Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express; cafeteria features barbecue chicken, cheesesteak wrap, and chicken-fried steak with cream gravy |
St. Louis Children's Hospital-Washington University
St. Louis, Mo. |
2 fast-food outlets, including Pizza Hut; patient menu includes sausage, bacon, ham, grilled chicken, and roast beef with gravy |
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Calif. |
McDonald's on first floor of hospital; patient menu features pizza and hot dogs |
Riley Hospital for Children-Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, Ind. |
McDonald's in hospital next to cafeteria; patient menu features sausage, bacon, and corn dogs |
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To read the entire report, visit PCRM.org/Health.
PCRM Online,
February 2013
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