As with all meal delivery services consumers will need to analyse and compare meals between providers and determine if they meet their nutritional requirements. Most food delivery for the elderly do take into account dietary requirements like meeting recommended dietary intake for macronutrients such as protein.

Elderly meals don’t necessarily always cater to being healthy. Consumers should ensure they check the nutritional panel and ingredient lists of meals before committing to a service.

To learn how to read the nutrition panel and ingredient list read our “How to Read a Food Label in Australia” guide to help you out.