meal provision
[/miːl prəˈvɪʒən/]
nounpl: meal provisions
fornecimento de refeições
1. The supply or provision of meals to people, typically in institutional, commercial, or service contexts
The school's meal provision ensures that all students receive nutritious lunch daily.
O fornecimento de refeições da escola garante que todos os alunos recebam almoço nutritivo diariamente.
2. Food service arrangements made available to employees, students, patients, or other groups
The company improved its meal provision by partnering with a local catering service.
A empresa melhorou seu fornecimento de refeições ao se associar com um serviço de catering local.
3. The infrastructure, resources, or system responsible for delivering meals in an organized setting
Meal provision at the hospital includes special dietary options for patients with specific health conditions.
O fornecimento de refeições no hospital inclui opções dietéticas especiais para pacientes com condições de saúde específicas.
In Brazil, meal provision is a significant aspect of institutional life, particularly in schools where 'merenda escolar' (school snacks/meals) is a government-supported program. In the USA, meal provision programs like school lunches and workplace cafeterias are important employee benefits and educational resources.
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