 Wright Medical Center's Nutrition Services are coordinated by a registered dietitian/clinical nutritionist who assists patients and families through program education, planning daily nutritional intake, and monitoring overall nutritional well-being.
The Nutrition Services department at Wright Medical Center serves approximately 225 meals everyday.
Patient trays are delivered at 7:30 a.m.; 11:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Guest trays are available with a call to extension #9270 at least one half hour prior to those times. Trays can also be ordered between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7:15 p.m.
Menus are updated weekly. Click for a information PDF about "Green Means Go: Healthy Meal Planning Made Easy" Meals on Wheels/Congregate MealsMeals on Wheels registration or questions regarding Meals on Wheels or Congregate Meals should be directed to Nutrition Services at 515-532-9270 or by e-mail to
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Dietician on StaffA clinical dietician is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or may be reached for an appointment at 515-532-3406. Dietary GuidelinesDuring your stay at Wright Medical Center, your physician will prescribe your diet and your menus will be planned to contain the foods permitted. Following is a list of standard diets:
General: This diet provides a variety of foods that meet the requirements of the Food Guide Pyramid. You will be served balanced meals from the basic food groups - milk, meat, fruit, vegetables, potato or starch.
Low Fiber/Low Residue: The soft/bland diet is designed for patients who are unable to tolerate a general diet. This diet will consist of foods that are low in dietary fiber and are non-irritating to the digestive tract.
Low Fat/Low Salt: The selections on this menu are lower in fat, cholesterol and sodium to meet the requirements of the American Heart Association. This diet is designed to help lower your blood lipids and promote a healthier heart.
Consistent Carbohydrate: This diet will provide well-balanced portion controlled meals that will be within the limits of your calorie restriction and will have appropriate carbohydrate distribution. This diet is used for those with diabetes, hypoglycemia or weight management issues.
No Added Salt (NAS): The NAS diet is like a general diet which is well-balanced to meet nutrient requirements. This diet will have less sodium for patients who may have blood pressure problems or water retention.
Full Liquid: A full liquid diet is used as a transition diet to solid foods. A liquid diet may also provide better tolerated foods when you have been sick. Broth, juice, jell-o, milk, puddings and ice cream are provided on most trays. A high protein, full liquid supplement is also provided to help meet your nurtritional needs.
Clear Liquid: Clear liquid diets are used prior to and following a surgery or test. A clear liquid high protein supplement is provided on this tray to help meet nutritional needs for calories and protein. Broth, juice, jell-o, candy sticks, supplements and clear soda are allowed on a clear liquid diet.
Meal Service Times
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Supper: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Beverages and Snacks available 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
*Gourmet Coffee
*Variety of well-balanced meals
*Courteous and knowledgeable staff
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