# Clinical Food Photography Hospital Food from Around the World is Eye-Opening By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hospital-food-from-around-the-world References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/369232/The-Types-Of-Food-Served-In-Hospitals-From-Around-The-World/) & [imgur](http://imgur.com/a/IyhEC) People who have always wondered about the dishes served in different clinical settings will want to turn their attention to this photo series on [hospital food from around the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-service-in-healthcare). Since every culture is different, it is only natural that the food they would serve to patients would reflect that. Surprisingly, or perhaps not so, the meals all still follow a rather bland aesthetic. Granted, some look much more appetizing than others. For instance, the hospital foods from around the world series highlights the fact that the [dessert served in Paris, France](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greyscale-gelato), looks as though it came out of an actual patisserie while those in Japan are treated to a [bento box meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodishtv) full of noodles, tempura, tea and more. The simplest dish so far comes from Poland. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **International Hospital Food:** Exploring hospital food from different cultures can inspire the development of more diverse and culturally-inspired menus in healthcare facilities. - **Aesthetic Hospital Food:** Improving the visual appeal of hospital food can enhance patient satisfaction and contribute to overall wellness during the recovery process. - **Culinary Innovation in Healthcare:** Bringing culinary expertise and innovation into the healthcare industry can revolutionize the dining experience for patients and contribute to their well-being. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Healthcare facilities can embrace the opportunity to reimagine their food offerings and integrate diverse cultural cuisines to enhance patient satisfaction and well-being. - **Food Services:** Food service companies can explore the potential of providing culturally diverse and visually appealing meals to hospitals, tapping into a new market segment. - **Culinary Education:** Culinary schools and professional programs can develop specialized curricula and training initiatives that focus on integrating culinary innovation in healthcare settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [University-Led Food Research Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-research-project.md) - [Chef-Led Institutional Food Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anne-burrell.md) - [Gallery-Style Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copenhagen-eye-institute.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Social Media-Friendly Parfaits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitinhalf-parfait.md) - [3D Printed Medical Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gastronology.md) - [Medically-Tailored Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyvee-dietitian-dishes.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Globally Inspired Dog Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-the-world.md)