That's sad and extremely counterproductive. Hospital food in Sweden is generally very nice, homemade and healthy. It might have declined, as all things seem to do in Sweden, since I last stayed in a hospital though. Here are some examples from around the world: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ailbhemalone/hospital-foods-from-around-the-world?utm_term=.rmjE5WveM#.jmyOX8k4E
I would SO pick Japan.
Yes, it is necessary to follow the example of Japan and Sweden! Thank you for an interesting resource!