Sanitairvoedingsem

Sanitairvoedingsem is a term that does not appear as a standard concept in major reference works and may be encountered as a neologism or in informal contexts. It combines the Dutch words sanitair (sanitation) and voeding (nutrition) with a suffix that suggests a field of study or practice. In practice, it can be used to describe an integrated approach to hygienic nutrition provisioning in built environments such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and large-scale catering, where sanitation and food safety are tightly linked to nutritional care.

Key elements of sanitairvoedingsem would include: ensuring food safety across all stages from procurement to service; maintaining water quality and waste handling; sanitation of kitchens, dining areas, and equipment; staff training in hygiene and safe handling of food; and alignment with regulatory standards and quality systems (for example HACCP and ISO 22000). It also covers facility design and workflow optimization to minimize contamination risk and support safe, nutritious meals for residents or patients.

Status: The term is not widely standardized and is often used to describe a broader interdisciplinary focus rather than a specific formal discipline. It reflects a growing recognition that sanitation, facility management, and nutrition services intersect in care settings.

See also: Food safety, Sanitation, Dietetics, Hospital food service, Public health.