Journal article
Inclusion of Nutrition Expertise in Catering Operations at a Major Global Sporting Event: A Qualitative Case Study Using a Foodservice Systems Approach
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol.121(1), pp.121-133
2021
Abstract
Background:
Major sporting event catering is a significant undertaking for foodservice providers, particularly with an increasing focus on sustainability, global health, and nutrition demands of athletes. Yet, the inclusion of nutrition expertise in catering varies significantly between events. Foodservice systems models are commonly used to evaluate foodservice operations but to date have not been applied to catering and nutrition at major sporting events.
Objective:
The aim of this exploratory case study was to gain in-depth insights of key stakeholders (catering management, chefs, organizers, and dietitians) regarding the integration of nutrition into the catering operation of a major global sporting event, with a focus on future continuity, and map this to the foodservice systems model using a program logic model.
Setting:
Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 stakeholders during and after the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast, Australia.
Results:
The 8 themes that emerged were related to planning and preparation, refining processes, improvement of the menu, better technology, increase in food allergies/intolerances, organization controls, experience of the workforce, and increased client knowledge of nutrition. The logic model demonstrated that the system is driven by policy and budget at the level of control prior to and during the planning phase but modified by the environment during operation.
Conclusions:
Despite recognition by stakeholders on the importance of change, there are barriers to the provision of suitable food. Integration of nutrition expertise into tender documents and budgets in major event catering will help ensure nutritionally adequate, culturally suitable, and safe menus for future events.
Details
- Title
- Inclusion of Nutrition Expertise in Catering Operations at a Major Global Sporting Event: A Qualitative Case Study Using a Foodservice Systems Approach
- Authors
- Fiona Pelly (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - LegacyJudith Tweedie (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Publication details
- Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol.121(1), pp.121-133
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc.
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jand.2020.06.260
- ISSN
- 2212-2680
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99482286902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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