This project aimed to reduce cost and to optimize portion control of food served for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Archway Inc. Archway Inc. is a non-profit organization that works collaboratively with families to provide services to children and adults with disabilities. The project started by defining ASD and how individuals with ASD are challenged. It also reviewed research on healthy diets, which highlights the benefits of different parts of the diets and the unique diet and nutrition needs of ASD individuals. In addition, this report provided recommendations for how Archway can reduce the cost of healthy meals and maximizing portion control. By doing this, Archway will save up to 20% on groceries and improve the nutritional value of the clients’ food.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Munene, Obadiah Njoroge

Subject

• Well-Being
• Food
• Health
• Inclusion

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-110516-105937

Keyword

• Organizational effectiveness
• People with disabilities
• Medical care

Advisor

• Kasouf, Chickery J.

Year

• 2016

Sponsor

• Archway Inc.

Date created

• 2016-11-05

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright