| Aspects of Person-Centered Mealtime | Questions Relevant to Each Aspect |
| Providing choice and preference | Q1 Do you have a choice in what to eat at meal times? Q10 Are you served foods that you like? Q12 Do you receive familiar foods that you can recognize? Q17 Do the meals taste like they are freshly cooked? Q21 If you are not satisfied with the meal(s) provided are you able to choose an alternative? Q25 Are they able to provide food to meet your preferences? Q26 Do they prepare the meals the way you like? |
| Supporting independence, autonomy and participation | Q32 Are they willing to provide help with cutting up your food? Q24 Can you help yourself to food whenever you feel hungry? Q3 If you make suggestions to improve the food and food service, do you feel you will be listened to? Q27 Are you able to assist them with preparing meals (if you wish)? Q34 Are you able to assist them with tidying up the dining area after meals (if you wish)? Q30 Are you able to assist them with setting up the dining area before meals (if you wish)? |
| Showing respect | Q29 Are they friendly and polite when they serve food at meal times? Q28 Do they make an effort to serve food you like? |
| Promoting social interaction | Q14 Are you able to invite family or friends to eat with you at meal times? |